No fatalities

PIPER J3C-65 accident at Sandpoint, ID, 24 Jul 2021

Sandpoint, ID, United States

On July 24, 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.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

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