# NTSB Accident CHI01LA201
> **Piper J3-C65** · 2001-06-11 · West Fargo, ND, USA · NONE
## 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.

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