PIPER J3C-65
Miles City, MT — August 11, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 11, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA311 |
| Event ID | 20230814192865 |
| Location | Miles City, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.07895, -105.34063 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | J3C-65 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing on unimproved 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.