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May 16, 2014 · Piper J3C 65 · N92090
Tucson, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 16, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tucson, AZ
Aircraft
Piper J3C 65 (1946)
Tail Number
N92090
Operator
Heinz John
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR14CA202
The pilot reported that while on short final, he made note of the wind direction. After touchdown the wind direction changed and he attempted to adjust for the wind shift however, the airplane departed the right side of the runway, traversed on the dirt, and struck a ditch. The landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to a rest on its belly which substantially damaged the fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions 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
The pilot reported that while on short final, he made note of the wind direction. After touchdown the wind direction changed and he attempted to adjust for the wind shift however, the airplane departed the right side of the runway, traversed on the dirt, and struck a ditch. The landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to a rest on its belly which substantially damaged the fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:41 MST
Nearest AirportRyan Field Airport (1nm)
Runway24L
Runway Length5503 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3C 65
Tail NumberN92090
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHeinz John
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · A&C65 SERIES · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC