Summary
On July 29, 2022, a Piper J3C-65 (N42584) was involved in an incident near Sturgeon Lake, MN. 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 takeoff from a gravel driveway resulting in an impact with a tree.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA348. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N42584.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Current)
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