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June 6, 1996 · Piper J-3 · N68952

Chester, CT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 6, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Chester, CT
Aircraft
Piper J-3
Tail Number
N68952
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC96LA121

The airplane ground looped during the landing roll and the wing dragged the ground. According to the pilot, during rollout, the airplane began to turn into the wind, he overcorrected with rudder, and the airplane ground looped. The airplane came to a stop in grass next to the runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's improper use of rudder control to maintain directional control during landing.

Full Narrative

On June 6, 1996, at 1335 eastern daylight time, a Piper J-3, NC68952, was substantially damaged during landing roll at Chester Airport(3B9), Chester, Connecticut. The private pilot and passenger were not injured. The local, personal flight was being conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan had been filed. In the NTSB Form 6120.1/2 the pilot describes what occurred as follows; I"touched down at Chester Airport and was beginning rollout, felt the plane was turning into the wind. Applied too much left rudder and ground looped. Went off left side of runway. Applied too much right rudder and put the right wing tip into the grass, then stopped." The pilot further indicated on the NTSB Form 6120.1/2 that there were no mechanical malfunctions of the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:35 EDT
Nearest AirportCHESTER (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length2566 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper J-3
Tail NumberN68952
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 8 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:45
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data