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August 25, 1996 · Piper J3C-65 · N7127P
Mapleton, UT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 25, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mapleton, UT
Aircraft
Piper J3C-65
Tail Number
N7127P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA96LA202
The pilot had departed the Provo airport for a flight to a cow pasture. During a flare to land at the cow pasture, the pilot stalled the aircraft about ten feet above the ground. Subsequently, the aircraft landed hard on the right main gear and was substantially damaged.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
On August 24, 1996, about 1930 mountain daylight time, a Piper J3C-65, N7127P, collided with terrain during an off airport landing in a pasture. The airplane, registered to the pilot, sustained substantial damage. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The pilot reported that he was intending to land in a pasture when he stalled about ten feet above the ground and landed hard on the right main gear.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3C-65
Tail NumberN7127P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C85-12F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO