N3549W

Substantial
None

PIPER J3C-65S/N: 6398

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 6, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA566
Location
Mondovi, WI
Event ID
20090908X14459
Coordinates
44.567501, -91.670555
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
6398
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1941
Model / ICAO
J3C-65J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GULIFOYLE WILLIAM F
Address
31160 PENINSULA DR
City
ORANGE BEACH
State / Zip Code
AL 36561-3742
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that the left wing stalled while turning from base leg to final while he was practicing takeoffs and landings. The airplane impacted the terrain short of the approach end of the runway. The pilot reported the airplane was heavier than he was used to and that it was a hot, humid day.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA566