Pilot Debrief

PIPER J3C-65 near Salem, WI — 2023-06-05

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Date
2023-06-05
Location
Salem, WI, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
PIPER J3C-65
Registration
N42220
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the left main landing gear collapse.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that she landed hard on the left main landing gear, which resulted in the landing gear collapse. The left wing contacted the ground, and the airplane spun 180°. A post- accident inspection revealed that there was substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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