PIPER J3C-65
Miles City, MT, August 11, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 11, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Miles City, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.07895, -105.34063 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA311 |
| Event ID | 20230814192865 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | J3C-65 |
| Registration # | N3609K |
| Operator | BALSAM SHANE C |
| Owner | BALSAM SHANE C |
| 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 |
Event Location
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.