Piper J3-C65
Hollywood, FL, January 29, 2008
Event Information
| Date | January 29, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Hollywood, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 26.00111, -80.24055 |
| Airport | North Perry |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | NYC08CA094 |
| Event ID | 20080321X00361 |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | J3-C65 |
| Registration # | N2143M |
| Owner | Van Wagner Aerial Media LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing was the gusty crosswind condition.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the Piper J3C-65 had been practicing banner towing operations, and was landing on runway 9L, a 3,241-foot-long, 100-foot-wide,asphalt runway. After a normal touchdown, the tail-wheel airplane yawed into the wind, and veered off the side of the runway. It then struck a sign and sustained damage to the propeller, landing gear and fuselage. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. He reported 300 hours of total flight experience, which included 25 hours in the same make and model as the accident airplane. Winds reported at the airport, about 30 minutes prior to the accident, were from 160 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 17 knots.
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.