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June 10, 2008 · Piper J3C-65 · N35702

Fayetteville, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 10, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fayetteville, GA
Aircraft
Piper J3C-65
Tail Number
N35702
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA08CA117

The pilot stated he was conducting a personal flight with his friend. He allowed his friend, a non-certificated pilot, to control the airplane on takeoff. At lift-off the passenger lost control of airplane and it veered to the right. The pilot took control of the airplane, but was unable to regain control of the airplane. The airplane collided with a tree about 100 feet to the right of the end of the runway. The pilot did not report any flight control or mechanical anomalies prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's relinquish of control to a non-certificated pilot.

Full Narrative

The pilot of a Piper J3C-65 stated he was conducting a personal flight with his friend. He allowed his friend, a non-certificated pilot, to control the airplane on takeoff. At lift-off the passenger lost control of airplane and it veered to the right. The pilot took control of the airplane, but was unable to maintain control of the airplane. The airplane collided with a tree about 100 feet to the right of the end of the runway. The pilot did not report any flight control or mechanical anomalies prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:57 EDT
Nearest AirportMCLENDON (0nm)
RunwayN
Runway Length1433 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper J3C-65
Tail NumberN35702
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 78 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data