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June 8, 1990 · Piper J3C-65 · N32922
Wahpeton, ND
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 8, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Wahpeton, ND
Aircraft
Piper J3C-65
Tail Number
N32922
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN90LA128
THE COMMERCIAL PILOT LANDED FOR FUEL. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE CROSS WIND LIFTED THE LEFT WING, AND TAIL SECTION. THE PLANE SKIDDED OFF THE RUNWAY TO THE RIGHT AND ENTERED A DRAINAGE DITCH. THE TAIL SECTION WAS BENT UPWARDS, THE NOSE, ENGINE MOUNT, AND FIREWALL WERE BENT UPWARDS. WINDS WERE REPORTED FROM 270 DEGREES AT 23, GUSTING TO 32 KNOTS.
NTSB Probable Cause
INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT. A FACTOR WAS A STRONG CROSS WIND, WITH GUSTS.
Full Narrative
THE COMMERCIAL PILOT LANDED FOR FUEL. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE CROSS WIND LIFTED THE LEFT WING, AND TAIL SECTION. THE PLANE SKIDDED OFF THE RUNWAY TO THE RIGHT AND ENTERED A DRAINAGE DITCH. THE TAIL SECTION WAS BENT UPWARDS, THE NOSE, ENGINE MOUNT, AND FIREWALL WERE BENT UPWARDS. WINDS WERE REPORTED FROM 270 DEGREES AT 23, GUSTING TO 32 KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest AirportHarry Stern (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length4400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3C-65
Tail NumberN32922
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 21 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 23 kt, gusting 32 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 13000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourcePILO