Loss of control Accident Piper J3C-65 N3549W,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 286590
 
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Date:Sunday 6 September 2009
Time:16:30 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic J3 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Piper J3C-65
Owner/operator:Private
Registration: N3549W
MSN: 6398
Total airframe hrs:2276 hours
Engine model:Continental C-85-12
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Mondovi, Wisconsin -   United States of America
Phase: Approach
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Mondovi, WI (WS69)
Destination airport:Mondovi, WI (WS69)
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
The pilot reported that the left wing stalled while turning from base leg to final while practicing takeoffs and landings. The airplane impacted the ground short of the approach end of the runway. The pilot reported the airplane was heavier than he was used to and that it was a hot, humid day.

Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: CEN09CA566
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 3 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB CEN09CA566

Location

Revision history:

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