# NTSB Accident CEN23LA277
> **PIPER J3C-50** · 2023-06-26 · Elbert, CO, USA · MINR
## 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.

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