Aviation accident CEN17FA196

1 fatal · PIPER J3C · 2017-05-24 · Chetek, WI, USA

Event

NTSB number: CEN17FA196
Event ID: 20170524X33247
Type: Accident
Date: 2017-05-24
Location: Chetek, WI, USA
Coordinates: 45.279445, -91.709167

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 1
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: PIPER
Model: J3C
Registration: N35132
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while flying at a low altitude, which resulted in the airplane exceeding the critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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