Summary
On February 12, 2024, a Piper J3C-65 (N87965) was involved in an incident near South Lyon, MI. 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 clearance from trees during the landing approach.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA113. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N87965.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing approach.
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# CEN24LA113