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July 5, 2008 · Piper J3C-65 · N30451
Lake In The Hil, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 5, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lake In The Hil, IL
Aircraft
Piper J3C-65
Tail Number
N30451
Operator
John Graham
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA187
The airplane was landing on runway 08 (3,058 feet by 50 feet, asphalt) when it veered off the runway and impacted terrain resulting in structural damage to the airplane. The pilot was uninjured. The pilot and registered owner/operator were sent National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Accident/Incident Report forms via Certified Mail for completion and return to the NTSB. Neither of these forms were received by the NTSB.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The airplane was landing on runway 08 (3,058 feet by 50 feet, asphalt) when it veered off the runway and impacted terrain resulting in structural damage to the airplane. The pilot was uninjured. The pilot and registered owner/operator were sent National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Accident/Incident Report forms relating to this accident for completion and return to the NTSB. Neither of these forms were received by the NTSB.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3C-65
Tail NumberN30451
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn Graham
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A&C65 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0