No fatalities
24 Jul 2021: PIPER J3C-65 — DICKERSON AIRCRAFT INC — Sandpoint, ID
On 24 Jul 2021, a PIPER J3C-65 operated by DICKERSON AIRCRAFT INC was involved in an aviation accident near Sandpoint, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind which, resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind which, resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedEffect on operation