Accident Details
Date
Sunday, August 25, 1996
NTSB Number
SEA96LA202
Location
MAPLETON, UT
Event ID
20001208X06637
Coordinates
40.120319, -111.569534
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
UDING ZACHARY G
Address
4706 FROG HOLLOW RD
City
TOUCHET
State / Zip Code
WA 99360-8604
Country
United States
Analysis
On August 24, 1996, about 1930 mountain daylight time, a Piper J3C-65, N7127P, collided with terrain during an off airport landing in a pasture. The airplane, registered to the pilot, sustained substantial damage. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed.
The pilot reported that he was intending to land in a pasture when he stalled about ten feet above the ground and landed hard on the right main gear.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA96LA202