# NTSB Accident NYC04LA195
> **Piper J3C-65** · 2004-08-23 · Pittsfield, PA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC04LA195
- **Event ID:** 20040928X01500
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-08-23
- **Location:** Pittsfield, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.8325, -79.361389
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** J3C-65
- **Registration:** N7068H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Improper installation of the tailwheel assembly and the inadequate annual inspection which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.

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