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February 3, 2021 · Piper J3F-50 · N26811
Weidman, MI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 3, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Weidman, MI
Aircraft
Piper J3F-50 (1940)
Tail Number
N26811
Operator
Jacobs James A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA123
The pilot flew a low-altitude approach over a snow-covered runway. During the approach his depth perception was degraded from the bright sunlight that reflected off of the snow. The landing gear hit the snow and the airplane subsequently nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a low approach over a snow-covered runway. Contributing to the accident was the loss of depth perception due to the bright sunlight and snow.
Full Narrative
The pilot flew a low-altitude approach over a snow-covered runway. During the approach his depth perception was degraded from the bright sunlight that reflected off of the snow. The landing gear hit the snow and the airplane subsequently nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EST
Nearest AirportOjibwa Airpark (0nm)
Runway5
Runway Length3600 ft
Runway Width125 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3F-50
Tail NumberN26811
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJacobs James A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A65 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 72 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 F / 14 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:35
Weather SourceWFAC