2006-08-27: Piper J-3C-65 — Bayfield, WI

Casualties unknown • Bayfield, WI, US

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in a stall. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the airplane stalled.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The airplane contacted a parked van and the terrain following a stall while maneuvering. The pilot reported the purpose of the flight was to take aerial photographs of an Inn. She stated she was attempting to circle over the Inn on the "edge of a stall; nursing the airspeed and trying to gain altitude" when the right wing struck a wire and the airplane stalled. The pilot reported she made a 90 degree turn during which the right wing contacted the rear window of a parked van. The airplane then came to rest in the grass.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2006-08-27 Piper J-3C-65 accident near Bayfield, WI?

The airplane contacted a parked van and the terrain following a stall while maneuvering. The pilot reported the purpose of the flight was to take aerial photographs of an Inn. She stated she was attempting to circle over the Inn on the "edge of a stall; nursing the airspeed and trying to gain altitude" when the right…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2006-08-27 involved a Piper J-3C-65, registration N76JS, at Bayfield, WI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in a stall. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the airplane stalled.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060919X01364. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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