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April 21, 2022 · Piper-Harris J3C-65 · N9721Y
Hartford, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 21, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hartford, WI
Aircraft
Piper-Harris J3C-65 (1938)
Tail Number
N9721Y
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA182
The flight instructor reported that the airplane was slowed to taxi speed after a full stop landing. While the flight instructor taxied toward the ramp during gusty wind conditions, the left wing raised up and the airplane subsequently nosed over. The vertical stabilizer and both wing struts sustained substantial damage. The flight instructor reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Crosswind correction-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that the airplane was slowed to taxi speed after a full stop landing. While the flight instructor taxied toward the ramp during gusty wind conditions, the left wing raised up and the airplane subsequently nosed over. The vertical stabilizer and both wing struts sustained substantial damage. The flight instructor reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CDT
Nearest AirportHartford Municipal Aiport (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length3401 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper-Harris J3C-65
Tail NumberN9721Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C85 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 55 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 22 kt, gusting 35 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 32 F
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time12:55
Weather SourceWFAC