Pilot Debrief

PIPER J3L-65 near Gainesville, TX — 2011-09-03

Final reportCEN11CA689
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Date
2011-09-03
Location
Gainesville, TX, USA
Airport
GLE
Aircraft
PIPER J3L-65
Registration
N30950
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while taxiing at a high speed, he lost directional control and the airplane veered to the right. His efforts to correct the veer were unsuccessful, and the airplane exited the right side of the runway. The right wing struck terrain, causing substantial damage to spar of the right wing and the empennage.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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