PIPER J3F-60
Herlong, NV — October 15, 2022
Event Information
| Date | October 15, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA018 |
| Event ID | 20221018106159 |
| Location | Herlong, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.14035, -119.89186 |
| Airport | Dead Cow Lakebed Airstrip US-0 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | J3F-60 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation during a formation flight, which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence, an aerodynamic stall, and collision with terrain.
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.