ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 352897
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| Date: | Sunday 1 August 1999 |
| Time: | 14:40 LT |
| Type: |  Piper J3C-65 |
| Owner/operator: | J D Kreis Aviation Inc |
| Registration: | N70894 |
| MSN: | 17919 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1946 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3301 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental A-65 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Frederick, MD -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Clarksville, MD |
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| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot obtained a standard weather briefing, and then filed a flight plan. He then received a weather update from flight service approximately 5 minutes before executing the flight. During the update, the briefer indicated that scattered thunderstorms in the Hagerstown area were moving east towards Frederick. The pilot calculated that he would arrive at his destination prior to the thunderstorms, so he departed. While approaching his destination, the pilot noticed the sky to the north of his position was 'very dark.' He also experienced an increase in turbulence. The pilot checked weather with Frederick UNICOM, and was advised the winds were 4 knots. With the approaching thunderstorms, the pilot expedited his turn from base to final, and executed a 'normal' landing. As the airplane rolled out it became airborne and started to drift to the right. The airplane touched down, exited the runway, and the landing gear collapsed when it struck a sign. The pilot shut off both magnetos, secured the throttle, and exited the airplane. The pilot stated, 'I think I encountered a gust and simply lost control.'
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were gusty wind conditions and the sign.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC99LA191
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 7 July 1993 | N70894 | Georgia Flight Of De | 0 | Athens, GA | |
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| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
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| 09-Mar-2024 08:12 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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