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July 24, 1994 · Piper J-3C-65 · N70192

Jackson, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 24, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Jackson, CA
Aircraft
Piper J-3C-65
Tail Number
N70192
Operator
Paul F Klingborg
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX94LA295

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE MADE A FULL STALL LANDING ON RUNWAY 19 AND HELD THE CONTROL STICK FULLY AFT. APPROACHING THE TAXIWAY TURNOFF, A STRONG GUST OF WIND FROM THE EAST WAS ENCOUNTERED. THE AIRPLANE VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY AND WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. THE PILOT REPORTED NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gust of wind and subsequent loss of directional control.

Full Narrative

On July 24, 1994, at 1320 Pacific daylight time, a Piper J-3C-65, N70192, operated by its owner, was substantially damaged while landing at the Westover Field Amador County airport, in Jackson, California. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed during the personal flight, and no flight plan was filed. The private pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Jackson, California, on July 24, at 1215. The pilot reported to the National Transportation Safety Board that he made a full stall landing and held the control stick in his lap. During rollout, approaching the taxiway turnoff, a strong gust of wind from the west was encountered. The airplane skidded to the east, veered off the runway, and was substantially damaged. The ELT activated. The pilot further reported that no mechanical problems were experienced with his airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:20 PDT
Nearest AirportWestover Field Amador Co. (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length3411 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper J-3C-65
Tail NumberN70192
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPaul F Klingborg
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-8F · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 5 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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