No fatalities

Piper J3C-65 accident at Mount Victory, OH, 17 Jun 2020

Mount Victory, OH, United States

On June 17, 2020, a Piper J3C-65 was involved in an aviation accident near Mount Victory, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate planning, and his failure to secure the airplane prior to hand-starting the engine. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate planning, and his failure to secure the airplane prior to hand-starting the engine.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Pilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Jun 2020 Piper J3C-65 accident near Mount Victory, OH?

The pilot's inadequate planning, and his failure to secure the airplane prior to hand-starting the engine.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Jun 2020 Piper J3C-65 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Jun 2020 involved a Piper J3C-65, at Mount Victory, OH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's inadequate planning, and his failure to secure the airplane prior to hand-starting the engine.