Summary
On June 05, 2023, a Piper J3C-65 (N42220) was involved in an accident near Salem, WI. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the left main landing gear collapse.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA229. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N42220.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the left main landing gear collapse.
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# CEN23LA229