Accident Piper J3C-65 Cub N42220,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 314930
 
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Date:Monday 5 June 2023
Time:18:00 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic J3 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Piper J3C-65 Cub
Owner/operator:
Registration: N42220
MSN: 14470
Year of manufacture:1945
Total airframe hrs:2930 hours
Engine model:Continental C-85-12F
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Salem, WI -   United States of America
Phase: Landing
Nature:Private
Departure airport:East Troy, WI (57C)
Destination airport:Salem, WI
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
The pilot reported that she landed hard on the left main landing gear, which resulted in the landing gear collapse. The left wing contacted the ground, and the airplane spun 180°. A post- accident inspection revealed that there was substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause: The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the left main landing gear collapse.

Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: CEN23LA229
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 2 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB CEN23LA229

Location

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
07-Jun-2023 16:35 Captain Adam Added
27-Jun-2023 15:02 Captain Adam Updated
15-Sep-2023 11:57 ASN Update Bot Updated
15-Sep-2023 12:04 harro Updated

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