# NTSB Accident CEN11CA498
> **PIPER J3C-65** · 2011-07-19 · Williams Lake, MI, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN11CA498
- **Event ID:** 20110722X60439
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2011-07-19
- **Location:** Williams Lake, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.65903, -83.379524
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** J3C-65
- **Registration:** N88000
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A loss of control during approach due to the front seat passenger's belt buckle being wedged between the rear seat,the rudder pedal and floor board.

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