N26811

Substantial
None

PIPER J3F-50S/N: 4191

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA123
Location
Weidman, MI
Event ID
20210204102598
Coordinates
43.720649, -85.002243
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 failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a low approach over a snow-covered runway. Contributing to the accident was the loss of depth perception due to the bright sunlight and snow.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
4191
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1940
Model / ICAO
J3F-50J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3F-50

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
JACOBS JAMES A
Address
415 W NORTH ST
City
LAKEVIEW
State / Zip Code
MI 48850-9782
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN21LA123