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November 17, 2023 · Piper J3C · N30494
Buffalo, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 17, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Buffalo, MN
Aircraft
Piper J3C (1940)
Tail Number
N30494
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA041
The pilot reported that, while practicing touch-and-go landings, the tailwheel-equipped airplane touched down and immediately veered right. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite rudder and brake; however, the airplane exited the right side of the runway. During the excursion the airplane collided with an airport sign, and the right wing struck the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and its lift strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 18 with wind from 210° at 12 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while practicing touch-and-go landings, the tailwheel-equipped airplane touched down and immediately veered right. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite rudder and brake; however, the airplane exited the right side of the runway. During the excursion the airplane collided with an airport sign, and the right wing struck the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and its lift strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 18 with wind from 210° at 12 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:10 CST
Nearest AirportBuffalo Muni (0.2nm E)
Runway18
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3C
Tail NumberN30494
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C85-8 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 215 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 F / 21 F
Altimeter29.99 inHg
Observation Time13:15
Weather SourceWFAC