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July 15, 2019 · Piper J3C 65 · N92628
San Diego, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 15, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
San Diego, CA
Aircraft
Piper J3C 65 (1946)
Tail Number
N92628
Operator
Advanced Coherent Technologies
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA411
The pilot reported that, during his second touch-and-go landing, the airplane encountered a crosswind. He overcorrected with rudder input, and the airplane then ground looped and exited the runway to the left. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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 of the tail wheel equipped airplane reported that, during his second touch-and-go landing, he felt a crosswind and overcorrected with the rudder input. The airplane subsequently exited the runway to the left and ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 PDT
Nearest AirportMontgomery-Gibbs Executive (0nm NE)
Runway28R
Runway Length4598 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3C 65
Tail NumberN92628
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAdvanced Coherent Technologies
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsReciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time00:53
Weather SourceWFAC