Piper Aircraft Corporation Piper J3C-65

Laukaa, July 19, 2017

Event Information

DateJuly 19, 2017
Event TypeACC
LocationLaukaa
CountryFI
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberCEN17WA279
Event ID20170724X02627

Aircraft

MakePiper Aircraft Corporation
ModelPiper J3C-65
Registration #OH-PAD
CategoryAIR
Aircraft DamageDEST

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured1

Full Narrative

On July 19, 2017, about 0903 coordinated universal time, a Piper J3C-65 airplane, Finnish registration OH-PAD, was destroyed when it collided with the trees and terrain near Laukaa, Finland. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane departed a private airstrip near Laukaa, Finland, about 0855, and was returning to that same airstrip when it collided with trees and terrain.

This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Finnish government. Any further information may be obtained from:



Safety Investigation Authority, Finland.

Ratapihantie 9, 00520 Helsinki, Finland

tel. +358 2956 66870
fax. +358 9876 4375

This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the BEA of France.

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.

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