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April 8, 2008 · Piper J3C-65 · N3228N
Bisbee, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 8, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bisbee, AZ
Aircraft
Piper J3C-65
Tail Number
N3228N
Operator
Donovan O Laeding
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA08CA109
The pilot performed 5 or 6 touch-and-go landings. He said that on the last one about 50 feet above ground level after takeoff, "...the airplane began to sink and we landed off field straight ahead hitting some brush." The airplane's right wing tip was substantially damaged as a result of impacting a tree during the landing roll. The pilot reported that calm winds prevailed at the time of the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain sufficient airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush condition.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that following 5 or 6 touch-and-go landings and about 50 feet above ground level after takeoff, "...the airplane began to sink and we landed off field straight ahead hitting some brush." The airplane's right wing tip was substantially damaged as a result of impacting a tree during the landing roll. The pilot reported that calm winds prevailed at the time of the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:30 MST
Nearest AirportBisbee Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway02
Runway Length2650 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3C-65
Tail NumberN3228N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDonovan O Laeding
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-90-8F · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO