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Aviation accident MIA00LA243

NONE · Piper J3-C65 · 2000-08-20 · ST. PETERSBURG, FL, USA

Event

NTSB number
MIA00LA243
Event ID
20001212X21804
Type
Accident
Date
2000-08-20
Location
ST. PETERSBURG, FL, USA
Coordinates
27.769966, -82.629524

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
Piper
Model
J3-C65
Registration
N70673
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper judgment not to sit in the pilot's seat (rear seat) and improper use of brakes on landing roll resulting in a loss of directional control and subsequent nose over.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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