# NTSB Accident MIA00LA243
> **Piper J3-C65** · 2000-08-20 · ST. PETERSBURG, FL, USA · NONE
## 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.

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