On December 26, 1995, a Piper J-3-C65 (registration N3615K) operated by Thomas A. Tharp was involved in an aviation accident near Belzoni, MS. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: failure of the student pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall/spin and subsequent collision with the ground. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A witness saw a student pilot's airplane maneuvering, then enter a spin and disappear behind trees. The airplane impacted a plowed field in a stalled attitude. No mechanical problems were found.
Accident Sequence
A witness observed the airplane as it was maneuvering in the vicinity of the accident site. The airplane was then seen to enter a spin and disappear behind trees. It subsequently impacted in a plowed field.
Examination
Examination of the airplane failed to disclose a mechanical problem. Evidence indicated that the airplane impacted the ground in a stalled attitude. Both wing assemblies sustained aft crushing damage to the leading edges.
Pilot Information
The pilot was a student pilot. The student pilot's medical certificate was dated August 11, 1993. No pilot flight logs were recovered for examination.
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