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Aviation accident CEN21LA123

NONE · PIPER J3F-50 · 2021-02-03 · Weidman, MI, USA

Event

NTSB number
CEN21LA123
Event ID
20210204102598
Type
Accident
Date
2021-02-03
Location
Weidman, MI, USA
Coordinates
43.720649, -85.002243

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
PIPER
Model
J3F-50
Registration
N26811
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a low approach over a snow-covered runway. Contributing to the accident was the loss of depth perception due to the bright sunlight and snow.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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