Piper J3C-65
Shallowater, TX, February 10, 2008
Event Information
| Date | February 10, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Shallowater, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.74833, -102.06695 |
| Airport | Biggin Hill Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | DFW08CA069 |
| Event ID | 20080227X00239 |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | J3C-65 |
| Registration # | N26868 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
Failure of the pilot to maintain a safe clearance from the terrain while manuevering for the landing surface.
Full Narrative
While maneuvering to final approach for a landing the pilot allowed the left wing of the airplane to contact the ground and subsequently collided with terrain. The airplane was substantially damaged. The pilot was wearing a shoulder restraint and lap belt and was not injured. The pilot reported that the collision was due to pilot error by allowing the airplane to get too low while maneuvering to land. Additionally the pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions prior to the accident.
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.