No fatalities

10 Feb 2008: Piper J3C-65 — Shallowater, TX

Shallowater, TX, United States

On 10 Feb 2008, a Piper J3C-65 was involved in an aviation accident near Shallowater, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Pilot error by allowing the airplane to get too low while maneuvering to land. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During landing approach, pilot allowed left wing to contact ground, resulting in collision and substantial damage. Pilot uninjured, attributed to pilot error.

Accident Details

The accident occurred while the pilot was maneuvering the airplane during final approach for landing. During the maneuver, the pilot allowed the left wing to contact the ground. Subsequently, the airplane collided with terrain, resulting in substantial damage.

Injuries

The pilot was wearing a shoulder restraint and lap belt and was not injured in the accident.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that the collision was due to pilot error by allowing the airplane to get too low while maneuvering to land. The pilot also stated that no mechanical malfunctions were present prior to the accident.

Probable cause

Pilot error by allowing the airplane to get too low while maneuvering to land.

Contributing factors

Causes

Altitude — Not attained/maintained

Other contributing factors

Terrain