Casualties unknown

2003-05-14: Piper J3C-65 (N70971) — Wilmot, WI

Wilmot, WI, US

On May 14, 2003, a Piper J3C-65 (registration N70971) was involved in an aviation accident near Wilmot, WI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. A factor was the fence. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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An airplane was damaged after striking a barbed wire fence and nosing over during a forced landing following intermittent engine power loss during a go-around. No anomalies were found with the airplane.

Incident Overview

An airplane sustained damage when it collided with a barbed wire fence and nosed over during a forced landing. The event occurred after the pilot experienced an intermittent loss of engine power while executing a go-around.

Sequence of Events

According to the pilot, the engine lost power during the climb-out phase. The pilot then set up for a forced landing. Shortly after, the engine resumed producing power, prompting the pilot to attempt a return to the airport. However, the engine lost power again, and the pilot executed a forced landing. During this landing, the airplane struck a barbed wire fence, causing it to nose over.

Post-Accident Examination

Investigators found no mechanical anomalies with the airplane. Evidence of fuel was present at the accident site, indicating that fuel was available at the time of the incident. The specific cause of the intermittent engine power loss was not determined.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20030516X00682. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.