PIPER J3C-65
Plantation Key, FL, April 13, 2012
Event Information
| Date | April 13, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Plantation Key, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 25.00528, -80.52639 |
| Airport | Tavernaero Park Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA281 |
| Event ID | 20120415X83107 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | J3C-65 |
| Registration # | N75487 |
| Operator | TAVERN CUB CLUB LLC |
| Owner | TAVERN CUB CLUB LLC |
| 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 failure to maintain adequate control of the airplane and ensure clearance from trees.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he stated that during the initial climb, the airplane lost lift and began to descend due to turbulence. The pilot initiated a turn back to the runway in order to land, and subsequently impacted trees resulting in substantial damage. Weather at the time of the accident consisted of visual meteorological conditions with 7 knot winds. A postaccident examination of the wreckage did not find any anomalies with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
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.