PIPER J3C
Arcadia, FL — July 4, 2015
Event Information
| Date | July 4, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA186 |
| Event ID | 20150716X23930 |
| Location | Arcadia, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.19555, -81.83722 |
| Airport | ARCADIA MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | J3C |
| 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, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll the airplane veered to the right and departed the runway. He stated that he over-corrected for the excursion and the airplane veered back to the left crossing the runway, and impacted a ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact 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.