Huntington Beach, CA, USA
N3666K
PIPER J3C-65
On July 22, 2022, about 1423 Pacific daylight time, a Piper J3C-65 airplane, N666K, was substantially damaged when it was involved on and accident near Huntington Beach, California. The pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 aerial advertising flight. The pilot reported that he departed the Compton-Woodley Airport (CPM) Compton, California, on a westbound heading towards the shoreline. He then switched to the right fuel tank and proceeded to Zuma Beach. He subsequently reversed course and proceeded to Laguna. The flight continued and he switched back to the left fuel tank. Shortly thereafter, the engine lost all power and the pilot elected to land in the water. First responders pulled the airplane to the beach and subsequently to an asphalt area off the beach. Examination of the airplane by a representative of the Federal Aviation Administration revealed substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and empennage. About 3.0 gallons of fuel was removed from the fuel tanks. No oil was present on the dipstick. The airplane was recovered to a secure facility for further examination.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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