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August 27, 2006 · Piper J-3C-65 · N76JS
Bayfield, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 27, 2006
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Bayfield, WI
Aircraft
Piper J-3C-65
Tail Number
N76JS
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI06CA247
The airplane contacted a parked van and the terrain following a stall while maneuvering. The pilot reported the purpose of the flight was to take aerial photographs of an Inn. She stated she was attempting to circle over the Inn on the "edge of a stall; nursing the airspeed and trying to gain altitude" when the right wing struck a wire and the airplane stalled. The pilot reported she made a 90 degree turn during which the right wing contacted the rear window of a parked van. The airplane then came to rest in the grass.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in a stall. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the airplane stalled.
Full Narrative
The airplane contacted a parked van and the terrain following a stall while maneuvering. The pilot reported the purpose of the flight was to take aerial photographs of an Inn. She stated she was attempting to circle over the Inn on the "edge of a stall; nursing the airspeed and trying to gain altitude" when the right wing struck a wire and the airplane stalled. The pilot reported she made a 90 degree turn during which the right wing contacted the rear window of a parked van. The airplane then came to rest in the grass.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:40 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J-3C-65
Tail NumberN76JS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 57
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time07:53
Weather SourceWFAC