On July 4, 1989, a Piper J3 "CUB" (registration N1414N) operated by Same AS Pilot was involved in an aviation accident near Morrilton, AR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a steep banked turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot sustained minor injuries and the aircraft was substantially damaged after entering a spin following a steep banked turn shortly after takeoff.
What happened
The pilot in command reported that he had just taken off from the airport when he initiated a steep banked turn to the left. During this maneuver, the attitude of the airplane was such that the wing stalled, causing the aircraft to enter a left spin. The airplane subsequently impacted the ground.
Findings
As a result of the impact, the pilot in command sustained minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged during the accident sequence.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a steep banked turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin.
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