PIPER J3C-65
South Lyon, MI, February 12, 2024
Event Information
| Date | February 12, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | South Lyon, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.43291, -83.69330 |
| Airport | Private |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA113 |
| Event ID | 20240212193779 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | J3C-65 |
| Registration # | N87965 |
| 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 trees during the landing approach.
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.