No fatalities
5 Jun 2023: PIPER J3C-65 — Salem, WI
On 5 Jun 2023, a PIPER J3C-65 was involved in an aviation accident near Salem, WI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the left main landing gear collapse. 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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the left main landing gear collapse.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Landing flare — Not attained/maintainedPilot