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April 13, 2012 · Piper J3C-65 · N75487
Plantation Key, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 13, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Plantation Key, FL
Aircraft
Piper J3C-65
Tail Number
N75487
Operator
Tavern Cub Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA281
The pilot stated that during the initial climb, the airplane lost lift and began to descend due to turbulence. The pilot turned back to the runway to land, but the airplane subsequently impacted trees, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing spars and fuselage. A postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical failures or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he stated that during the initial climb, the airplane lost lift and began to descend due to turbulence. The pilot initiated a turn back to the runway in order to land, and subsequently impacted trees resulting in substantial damage. Weather at the time of the accident consisted of visual meteorological conditions with 7 knot winds. A postaccident examination of the wreckage did not find any anomalies with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 EDT
Nearest AirportTavernaero Park Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3C-65
Tail NumberN75487
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTavern Cub Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · A&C65 SERIES · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time20:08
Weather SourceWFAC