N1401V

Substantial
None

PIPER J3CS/N: 10771

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA087
Location
Park Rapids, MN
Event ID
20240111193640
Coordinates
47.044798, -95.118313
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 and terrain clearance during initial climb, that resulted in an impact with trees and terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
10771
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
J3CJ3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HAYES CHRISTOPHER C
Address
26718 ISLAND AIR DR
City
PARK RAPIDS
State / Zip Code
MN 56470-4560
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# CEN24LA087