N42220

Substantial
Minor

PIPER J3C-65S/N: 14470

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 5, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA229
Location
Salem, WI
Event ID
20230606192321
Coordinates
42.610000, -88.160000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

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

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
14470
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
TABER SAM J
Address
PO BOX 601
City
EAST TROY
State / Zip Code
WI 53120-0601
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# CEN23LA229