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May 29, 2006 · Piper J3C · N1401V
Old Town, ME
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 29, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Old Town, ME
Aircraft
Piper J3C
Tail Number
N1401V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06CA126
The pilot stated that shortly after taking off from a river in a float equipped Piper J3C, he was informed by radio that he had departed without his phone. The pilot returned to land, and during the landing, the airplane touched down on the right float, and the right wingtip subsequently impacted the water. According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot stated that after takeoff, he stalled the airplane while in a turn and then "crashed in the lake." He also stated that the "density altitude got the best of me." The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with water.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that shortly after taking off from a river in a float equipped Piper J3C, he was informed by radio that he had departed without his phone. The pilot returned to land, and during the landing, the airplane touched down on the right float, and the right wingtip subsequently impacted the water. According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot stated that after takeoff, he stalled the airplane while in a turn and then "crashed in the lake." He also stated that the "density altitude got the best of me." The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportDewitt Field, Seaplane Base (0nm)
Runway17W
Runway Length8400 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3C
Tail NumberN1401V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-12F · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC