PIPER J3C-65

Princeton, TX — July 16, 2023

Event Information

DateJuly 16, 2023
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN23LA309
Event ID20230717192634
LocationPrinceton, TX
CountryUSA
Coordinates33.19294, -96.49116
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakePIPER
ModelJ3C-65
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The student pilot’s decision to attempt a takeoff from an unimproved field which resulted in an impact with an obstacle.

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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