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August 19, 2003 · Piper J3C-65 · N37923

Tocsin, IN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 19, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Tocsin, IN
Aircraft
Piper J3C-65
Tail Number
N37923
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI03LA268

The airplane collided with a corn crop while turning onto crosswind, and was subsequently destroyed during the ensuing post-impact fire. The pilot stated that after liftoff he initiated a left turn onto crosswind and the "left wingtip caught the cornfield which pulled my aircraft to the ground." The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures during the accident flight.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot attempting the low altitude turn and his failure to maintain clearance from the corn crop. A factor to the accident was the corn crop.

Full Narrative

On August 19, 2003, at 1230 eastern daylight time, a Piper J3C-65, N37923, piloted by an airline transport pilot, was destroyed during a post-impact fire following an in-flight collision with a corn crop while on initial climb from runway 36 (2,900 feet by 60 feet, turf) at The Lazy K Airport (0IN2), Tocsin, Indiana. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. The pilot and his passenger reported no injuries. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident. According to the pilot's written statement, the purpose of the flight was to conduct touch-and-go landings at 0IN2. The pilot stated that after liftoff he initiated a left turn onto crosswind and the "left wingtip caught the cornfield which pulled my aircraft to the ground." The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures during the accident flight.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EDT
Nearest AirportThe Lazy K Airport (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2900 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper J3C-65
Tail NumberN37923
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-75 · Reciprocating · 75
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time16:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data