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October 31, 2010 · Piper J3C-65 · N41458

Cypress, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 31, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Cypress, TX
Aircraft
Piper J3C-65
Tail Number
N41458
Operator
Trace Tucker Henry Curd Andmichael Steiger
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA121

According to the pilot, during landing the airplane touched down to the right side of the runway centerline and bounced. It then traveled further to the right and struck a fence post, substantially damaging the wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.

Full Narrative

The commercial pilot made a three point landing in his single-engine airplane but landed on the right side of the runway centerline and bounced. This caused the airplane to move further to the right toward the edge of the runway and the right wing tip struck a fence post and subsequently cracked the wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 CDT
Nearest AirportCYPRESS (0nm)
Runway18
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper J3C-65
Tail NumberN41458
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTrace Tucker Henry Curd Andmichael Steiger
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C85 SERIES · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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