N42584

Substantial
None

PIPER J3C-65S/N: 14865

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 29, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN22LA348
Location
Sturgeon Lake, MN
Event ID
20220801105631
Coordinates
46.381100, -92.823800
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 directional control during takeoff from a gravel driveway resulting in an impact with a tree.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
14865
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1945
Model / ICAO
J3C-65J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SCHWANDT MARY A
Address
357 PALERMO DR
City
BALLWIN
State / Zip Code
MO 63021-6478
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# CEN22LA348