PIPER J3L
Kyle, SD — May 8, 2010
Event Information
| Date | May 8, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA244 |
| Event ID | 20100510X33238 |
| Location | Kyle, SD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.39806, -102.18555 |
| Airport | Private |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | J3L |
| 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 improper touchdown on a soft landing area, resulting in a nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel airplane said that all three wheels were about to touch the ground during landing when he realized that the "field was softer than expected." He pulled the stick back to the stop and "was not able to apply throttle quick enough to keep tail pressure down." The airplane then nosed over. The pilot's report did not list any mechanical malfunctions with the airplane reference the accident flight.
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.