MINR · PIPER J3C-50 · 2023-06-26 · Elbert, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN23LA277
Event ID
20230706192541
Type
Accident
Date
2023-06-26
Location
Elbert, CO, USA
Coordinates
39.224185, -104.64007
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
J3C-50
Registration
N23161
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff and subsequent excessive use of brakes which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was his decision to takeoff downwind.