# NTSB Accident ERA09CA014
> **PIPER J3C-50** · 2008-10-12 · Epping, NH, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA09CA014
- **Event ID:** 20081012X71654
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2008-10-12
- **Location:** Epping, NH, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.433612, -71.534446
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** J3C-50
- **Registration:** N23267
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper preflight inspection and his decision to fly an unairworthy airplane.

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