No fatalities

13 Apr 2012: PIPER J3C-65 — TAVERN CUB CLUB LLC — Plantation Key, FL

Plantation Key, FL, United States

On 13 Apr 2012, a PIPER J3C-65 operated by TAVERN CUB CLUB LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Plantation Key, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate control of the airplane and ensure clearance from trees. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot reported losing lift during initial climb due to turbulence. During a turn back to the runway, the airplane impacted trees, causing substantial damage. Postaccident examination found no preexisting anomalies. Weather was VMC with 7-knot winds.

Accident Sequence

According to the pilot, during the initial climb, the airplane lost lift and began to descend as a result of turbulence. The pilot then initiated a turn back to the runway in an attempt to land. Subsequently, the airplane impacted trees, which resulted in substantial damage.

Weather Conditions

At the time of the accident, the weather consisted of visual meteorological conditions with winds of 7 knots.

Postaccident Examination

A postaccident examination of the wreckage did not reveal any anomalies with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

No further information was provided regarding the aircraft type, registration, or other details.

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot