Pilot Debrief

Piper Aircraft Corporation Piper J3C-65 near Laukaa — 2017-07-19

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Date
2017-07-19
Location
Laukaa, FI
Aircraft
Piper Aircraft Corporation Piper J3C-65
Registration
OH-PAD
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On July 19, 2017, about 0903 coordinated universal time, a Piper J3C-65 airplane, Finnish registration OH-PAD, was destroyed when it collided with the trees and terrain near Laukaa, Finland. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane departed a private airstrip near Laukaa, Finland, about 0855, and was returning to that same airstrip when it collided with trees and terrain. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Finnish government. Any further information may be obtained from: Safety Investigation Authority, Finland. Ratapihantie 9, 00520 Helsinki, Finland tel. +358 2956 66870 fax. +358 9876 4375 This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the BEA of France.

NTSB coding

  • Collision during takeoff/land · Landing

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