1999-04-29: Oakes J3 CUB — Greenbriar, AR

Casualties unknown • Greenbriar, AR, US

Probable cause

The student pilot's failure to compensate for the gusty wind condition while maneuvering, which resulted in the inadvertent stall. A factor was the gusty wind condition.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The 71 hour student pilot reported that while maneuvering his experimental homebuilt airplane, 'the aircraft entered a slow right hand, uncontrolled turn, [and] continued [in] that mode of flight until impacting the earth.' A witness reported observing the airplane's nose drop as it made a right turn. Subsequently, the airplane's right wing and nose impacted the ground. The witness further reported that the engine was running during the entire event. According to the FAA inspector, high gusty wind conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1999-04-29 Oakes J3 CUB accident near Greenbriar, AR?

The 71 hour student pilot reported that while maneuvering his experimental homebuilt airplane, 'the aircraft entered a slow right hand, uncontrolled turn, [and] continued [in] that mode of flight until impacting the earth.' A witness reported observing the airplane's nose drop as it made a right turn. Subsequently,…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1999-04-29 involved a Oakes J3 CUB, registration N105LM, at Greenbriar, AR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot's failure to compensate for the gusty wind condition while maneuvering, which resulted in the inadvertent stall. A factor was the gusty wind condition.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001205X00473. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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