N41458

Substantial
None

PIPER J3C-65S/N: 8095

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 31, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN11CA121
Location
Cypress, TX
Event ID
20101221X83111
Coordinates
29.985000, -95.684722
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 directional control of the airplane during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
8095
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
KEASLING LAWRENCE W
Address
5072 COUNTY ROAD 217
City
RICHARDS
State / Zip Code
TX 77873-4280
Country
United States

Analysis

The commercial pilot made a three point landing in his single-engine airplane but landed on the right side of the runway centerline and bounced. This caused the airplane to move further to the right toward the edge of the runway and the right wing tip struck a fence post and subsequently cracked the wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane prior to the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA121