# NTSB Accident ERA12CA235
> **PIPER J3C-65** · 2012-03-17 · Douglas, GA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA12CA235
- **Event ID:** 20120320X95501
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-03-17
- **Location:** Douglas, GA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 31.476667, -82.860557
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** J3C-65
- **Registration:** N3225N
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the tailwheel-equipped airplane.

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