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September 3, 2011 · Piper J3L-65 · N30950
Gainesville, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 3, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Gainesville, TX
Aircraft
Piper J3L-65
Tail Number
N30950
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA689
The pilot reported that, while taxiing at a high speed, he lost directional control and the airplane veered to the right. His efforts to correct the veer were unsuccessful, and the airplane exited the right side of the runway. The right wing struck terrain, causing substantial damage to spar of the right wing and the empennage.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported he was taxiing to the runway for a local flight. While taxiing at high speed he lost directional control and the airplane began to veer to the right. The pilot’s efforts to correct the veer were unsuccessful and the airplane departed the right side of the paved surface. The right wing struck terrain causing substantial damage to spar of the right wing and the empennage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CDT
Nearest AirportGainesville Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length6001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3L-65
Tail NumberN30950
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · A&C65 SERIES · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 74 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter29.76 inHg
Observation Time22:35
Weather SourceWFAC