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May 3, 2014 · Piper J3C 65 65 · N6245H

Connersville, IN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 3, 2014
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Connersville, IN
Aircraft
Piper J3C 65 65 (1946)
Tail Number
N6245H
Operator
Lewis Arenzana
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA231

The pilot reported that he decided to land at an en route airport to obtain fuel due to a stronger headwind than what was forecast for his route of flight. The pilot made a normal landing to the north and turned west off the runway onto the first taxi. He then made another turn to the north on the taxiway that paralleled the runway. As he taxied beyond a row of trees that were to the west, the upwind wing of the airplane lifted and the airplane flipped inverted. The rudder and left front wing strut were substantially damaged. The pilot stated he was using proper crosswind taxi technique, but was unable to keep the wing down. The wind conditions recorded at an airport located 37 miles away from the airport where the accident occurred were from 290 degrees at 16 knots gusting to 25 knots. The pilot reported the local wind condition at the time of the accident was similar.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-High wind-Ability to respond/compensate - C

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that he decided to land at an en route airport to obtain fuel due to a stronger headwind than what was forecast for his route of flight. The pilot made a normal landing to the north and turned west off the runway onto the first taxi. He then made another turn to the north on the taxiway that paralleled the runway. As he taxied beyond a row of trees that were to the west, the upwind wing of the airplane lifted and the airplane flipped inverted. The rudder and left front wing strut were substantially damaged. The pilot stated he was using proper crosswind taxi technique, but was unable to keep the wing down. The wind conditions recorded at an airport located 37 miles away from the airport where the accident occurred were from 290 degrees at 16 knots gusting to 25 knots. The pilot reported the local wind condition at the time of the accident was similar.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:10 EDT
Nearest AirportMettel Field Airport (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length6503 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown

Aircraft

AircraftPiper J3C 65 65
Tail NumberN6245H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLewis Arenzana
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C85 SERIES · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · First Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 16 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 36 C
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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