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February 9, 1996 · Piper J-3C-65 · N6666H
Winter Haven, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 9, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Winter Haven, FL
Aircraft
Piper J-3C-65
Tail Number
N6666H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA96LA077
The pilot reported that he landed on runway 22 with a quartering left crosswind at 15 gusting 20 knots. He elected to go around after touching down. However, during the go-around, the aircraft banked to the right, and the right wing contacted the ground. The aircraft then yawed to the right and came to rest off the right side of the runway.
NTSB Probable Cause
Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft after initiating a go-around, which resulted in the right wing contacting the ground. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor.
Full Narrative
On February 9, 1996, about 1130 eastern standard time, a Piper J-3, N6666H, registered to Browns Seaplane Base Inc., crashed while landing at the Winter Haven Municipal Airport, Winter Haven, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The commercial-rated pilot was not injured and the airplane was substantially damaged. The flight originated from Winter Haven, the same day, about 1100. The pilot stated that he planned to make a wheel landing. The aircraft touched down at a slow airspeed and he initiated a go-around. The aircraft's right wing dipped and contacted the ground. The aircraft turned to the right, 270 degrees from runway heading, and came to rest off the right side of the runway.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EST
Nearest AirportWinter Haven Gilbert (1nm E)
Runway22
Runway Length5006 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J-3C-65
Tail NumberN6666H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C65 · Reciprocating · 75
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 8 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:51
Weather SourceWFAC