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May 15, 2007 · Piper J3-C-65 · N33116
Byron, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 15, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Byron, GA
Aircraft
Piper J3-C-65
Tail Number
N33116
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA07CA097
The pilot attempted a "soft field" take-off with the nose up and tail down to gave him limited visibility over the nose of the airplane. He stated that a left quartering tailwind caused the airplane to drift to the right into a fence on the right side of the runway.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated he departed Houston County airport at about 08:45 EDT and landed at Seaborn Smith's Airport (GE27) at about 09:15. There was about a 5 to 7 knot wind from the southeast. Both runways are grass and both are East - West. I headed upwind to the East and spent a few minutes before departing GE27. I attempted a "soft field" take-off with a nose up - Tail down. This gave me limited visibility over the nose of the airplane. The left quartering tailwind caused me to drift to the right into a fence on the right side of the runway. The accident occurred about 09:30 EDT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 EDT
Nearest AirportSeaborn Smith (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3-C-65
Tail NumberN33116
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time13:50
Weather SourceWFAC