10 Feb 2008: Piper J3C-65

10 Feb 2008: Piper J3C-65 — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Shallowater, TX, United States

Probable cause

Failure of the pilot to maintain a safe clearance from the terrain while manuevering for the landing surface.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

While maneuvering to final approach for a landing the pilot allowed the left wing of the airplane to contact the ground and subsequently collided with terrain. The airplane was substantially damaged. The pilot was wearing a shoulder restraint and lap belt and was not injured. The pilot reported that the collision was due to pilot error by allowing the airplane to get too low while maneuvering to land. Additionally the pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions prior to the accident.

Contributing factors

  • cause Altitude — Not attained/maintained
  • Terrain

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 080/05kt, vis 10sm

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