NONE · Piper J3-C65 · 2001-06-11 · West Fargo, ND, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI01LA201
Event ID
20010710X01352
Type
Accident
Date
2001-06-11
Location
West Fargo, ND, USA
Coordinates
46.870838, -96.889579
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
J3-C65
Registration
N3253N
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the unsuitable landing area selected by the pilot. Additional factors were the uneven terrain and the failed float assembly in overload.