Pilot Debrief

PIPER J3C 65 near Tucson, AZ — 2014-05-16

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Date
2014-05-16
Location
Tucson, AZ, USA
Airport
RYN
Aircraft
PIPER J3C 65
Registration
N92090
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that while on short final, he made note of the wind direction. After touchdown the wind direction changed and he attempted to adjust for the wind shift however, the airplane departed the right side of the runway, traversed on the dirt, and struck a ditch. The landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to a rest on its belly which substantially damaged the fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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