NONE · Piper J3L-65 · 1997-10-18 · REESEVILLE, WI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI98LA019
Event ID
20001208X08977
Type
Accident
Date
1997-10-18
Location
REESEVILLE, WI, USA
Coordinates
43.299007, -88.839714
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
J3L-65
Registration
N33252
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
failure of the normal braking system, due to a low level of brake fluid. Factors relating to the accident were: inadequate inspection of the aircraft by other maintenance personnel, the pilot's failure to check the brakes after brake maintenance/inspection, the tailwind, and the location of trees.