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September 26, 2019 · Piper J3C 65 · N33463
Lander, WY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 2019
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Lander, WY
Aircraft
Piper J3C 65 (1940)
Tail Number
N33463
Operator
Lander Skymaster
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA575
The pilot reported that, during takeoff in ground effect, the airplane encountered a wind gust from the left, and the right wing struck the ground. The airplane drifted right, the main landing gear impacted a fence parallel to the runway, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage, and both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in the right wing striking the ground, a runway excursion, impact with a fence, and a subsequent noseover.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff in ground effect, the airplane encountered a gust of wind from the left and the right wing struck the ground. The airplane drifted right, the main landing gear impacted a fence parallel to the runway, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage and both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 280° at 18 knots, gusting to 28 knots. The airplane was departing from runway 04.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:50 MDT
Nearest AirportHunt Field (0nm SSW)
Runway04
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3C 65
Tail NumberN33463
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLander Skymaster
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-8FJ · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 18 kt, gusting 28 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point27 C
Altimeter29.76 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC