Casualties unknown

Minor Injuries Reported After Aircraft Enters Spin During Steep Turn (N1414N)

Morrilton, AR, US

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.

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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.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X28927. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.