Aviation Accident Summary ATL82DA147

CHARLOTTE, NC, USA

Aircraft #1

N42102

PIPER J3C-65

Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING TAKEOFF ROLL HE TURNED AND REACHED FOR A BAG THAT HAD STARTED TO FALL OUT THE DOOR. THE RIGHT WING OF THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE GROUND CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO TURN SIDEWAYS AND COLLAPSE THE GEAR.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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