PIPER J3F-50
Weidman, MI — February 3, 2021
Event Information
| Date | February 3, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA123 |
| Event ID | 20210204102598 |
| Location | Weidman, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.72065, -85.00224 |
| Airport | Ojibwa Airpark |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | J3F-50 |
| 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 clearance from terrain during a low approach over a snow-covered runway. Contributing to the accident was the loss of depth perception due to the bright sunlight and snow.
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.