Pilot Debrief

PIPER J3C-65 near Cypress, TX — 2010-10-31

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Date
2010-10-31
Location
Cypress, TX, USA
Airport
TS07
Aircraft
PIPER J3C-65
Registration
N41458
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, during landing the airplane touched down to the right side of the runway centerline and bounced. It then traveled further to the right and struck a fence post, substantially damaging the wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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