Summary
On July 04, 2015, a Piper J3C (N3274U) was involved in an incident near Arcadia, FL. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
The pilot reported that during the landing roll the airplane veered to the right and departed the runway. He stated that he over-corrected for the excursion and the airplane veered back to the left crossing the runway, and impacted a ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA15CA186. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3274U.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing roll the airplane veered to the right and departed the runway. He stated that he over-corrected for the excursion and the airplane veered back to the left crossing the runway, and impacted a ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA15CA186