PIPER J3C 65
Tucson, AZ — May 16, 2014
Event Information
| Date | May 16, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA202 |
| Event ID | 20140522X23113 |
| Location | Tucson, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.13861, -111.17139 |
| Airport | Ryan Field Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | J3C 65 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while on short final, he made note of the wind direction. After touchdown the wind direction changed and he attempted to adjust for the wind shift however, the airplane departed the right side of the runway, traversed on the dirt, and struck a ditch. The landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to a rest on its belly which substantially damaged the fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.