PIPER J3C-65
Fort Worth, TX — July 27, 2024
Event Information
| Date | July 27, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA290 |
| Event ID | 20240729194800 |
| Location | Fort Worth, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.93067, -97.41225 |
| Airport | Hicks Airfield |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | J3C-65 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to allow a non-rated passenger to manipulate the flight controls during the takeoff which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff.
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.