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April 10, 2022 · Piper J3C-65 · N4693S
Bald Head Island, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 10, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bald Head Island, NC
Aircraft
Piper J3C-65 (1946)
Tail Number
N4693S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA184
The pilot stated that he was landing on a beach. During the landing roll, the airplane’s main landing gear “dug in the soft sand” and the airplane flipped over, which resulted in substantial damage to the rudder, fuselage and longerons. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical deficiencies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surface-Soft surface-Contributed to outcome
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was landing on a beach. During the landing roll, the airplane’s main landing gear “dug in the soft sand” and the airplane flipped over, which resulted in substantial damage to the rudder, fuselage and longerons. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical deficiencies that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:05 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3C-65
Tail NumberN4693S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-90-12 · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 63 · None · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 8 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 28 F
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time18:15
Weather SourceWFAC