# NTSB Accident CEN24LA087
> **PIPER J3C** · 2024-01-09 · Park Rapids, MN, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN24LA087
- **Event ID:** 20240111193640
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2024-01-09
- **Location:** Park Rapids, MN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 47.044798, -95.118313
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** J3C
- **Registration:** N1401V
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and terrain clearance during initial climb, that resulted in an impact with trees and terrain.

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