Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN22LA182

Hartford, WI, USA

Aircraft #1

N9721Y

PIPER-HARRIS J3C-65

Analysis

The flight instructor reported that the airplane was slowed to taxi speed after a full stop landing. While the flight instructor taxied toward the ramp during gusty wind conditions, the left wing raised up and the airplane subsequently nosed over. The vertical stabilizer and both wing struts sustained substantial damage. The flight instructor reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight instructor lost control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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