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May 4, 1986 · Piper J3 · N40782
Wauseon, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 4, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wauseon, OH
Aircraft
Piper J3
Tail Number
N40782
Operator
Fred J Miller
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL86FEI05
THE PLT REPORTED THAT HE WAS LANDING ON RWY 27 WITH THE WIND FROM ABOUT 190 DEGREES AT 15 MPH, GUSTING TO 23 MPH; HE EXECUTED A NORMAL LDG AND WAS ROLLING OUT WHEN A GUST OF WIND LIFTED UP THE LEFT WING AND THE ACFT GROUND-LOOPED. THE ACFT SUBSEQUENTLY FLIPPED OVER INVERTED. THE PLT STATED THAT THE ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED HAD HE WAITED FOR MORE FAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT HE WAS LANDING ON RWY 27 WITH THE WIND FROM ABOUT 190 DEGREES AT 15 MPH, GUSTING TO 23 MPH; HE EXECUTED A NORMAL LDG AND WAS ROLLING OUT WHEN A GUST OF WIND LIFTED UP THE LEFT WING AND THE ACFT GROUND-LOOPED. THE ACFT SUBSEQUENTLY FLIPPED OVER INVERTED. THE PLT STATED THAT THE ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED HAD HE WAITED FOR MORE FAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest AirportEXIT3 (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length2700 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3
Tail NumberN40782
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFred J Miller
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 14 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 28 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:45
Weather SourcePILO