SERS · PIPER J3C-65 · 2011-03-02 · Maysvile, NC, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA11CA174
Event ID
20110302X64645
Type
Accident
Date
2011-03-02
Location
Maysvile, NC, USA
Coordinates
34.911388, -77.272781
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
J3C-65
Registration
N23249
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot-rated passenger’s loss of directional control during takeoff and the pilot’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.