Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CHI08CA187

Lake In The Hil, IL, USA

Aircraft #1

N30451

Piper J3C-65

Analysis

The airplane was landing on runway 08 (3,058 feet by 50 feet, asphalt) when it veered off the runway and impacted terrain resulting in structural damage to the airplane. The pilot was uninjured. The pilot and registered owner/operator were sent National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Accident/Incident Report forms via Certified Mail for completion and return to the NTSB. Neither of these forms were received by the NTSB.

Factual Information

The airplane was landing on runway 08 (3,058 feet by 50 feet, asphalt) when it veered off the runway and impacted terrain resulting in structural damage to the airplane. The pilot was uninjured. The pilot and registered owner/operator were sent National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Accident/Incident Report forms relating to this accident for completion and return to the NTSB. Neither of these forms were received by the NTSB.

Probable Cause and Findings

The directional control not maintained/obtained by the pilot during landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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