No fatalities
9 Jan 2024: PIPER J3C 65 — Park Rapids, MN
On 9 Jan 2024, a PIPER J3C 65 was involved in an aviation accident near Park Rapids, MN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and terrain clearance during initial climb, that resulted in an impact with trees and 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 and terrain clearance during initial climb, that resulted in an impact with trees and terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotAltitude — Not attained/maintainedDirectional control — Not attained/maintained