Friday, April 22, 2022

Cessna 172M Skyhawk, N9263H: Accident occurred April 20, 2022 at Smith Airport (43KS), Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. 

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. 

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Wichita, Kansas

K-State Flying Club

K S Flying Club Inc


Location: Manhattan, Kansas
Accident Number: CEN22LA181
Date and Time: April 20, 2022, 19:15 Local
Registration: N9263H
Aircraft: Cessna 172M
Injuries: 2 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

On April 20, 2022, about 1915 central daylight time, a Cessna 172M, N9263H, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Smith Airport (43KS), Manhattan, Kansas. The pilot and passenger suffered minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

The pilot reported flying a visual approach to Runway 17. During the planned low approach, the pilot noticed engine power was low. The airplane was unable to climb at a normal rate and the subsequently impacted trees and fence poles off the end of the runway, which resulted in damage to both wings. The airplane was retained for examination.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N9263H
Model/Series: 172M 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built:
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KMHK,1048 ft msl
Observation Time: 18:52 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 12 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 21°C /12°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 6 knots / , 350°
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.74 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Manhattan, KS (MHK)
Destination: Manhattan, KS (MHK)

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Minor 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 Minor
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 Minor
Latitude, Longitude: 39.101942,-96.417777 (est)

Aircraft conducted a low approach and impacted the trees at the end of the runway.  

Date: 21-APR-22
Time: 00:15:00Z
Regis#: N9263H
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 172
Event Type: ACCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: SUBSTANTIAL
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: APPROACH (APR)
Operation: 91
City: MANHATTAN
State: KANSAS

Federal Aviation Administration apologizes for failing to alert Capitol police over parachute jump




WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) apologized late Friday for failing to provide advance notification to the U.S. Capitol Police of a small airplane flight that prompted a security scare earlier this week.

The single-engine plane flying the U.S. Army's Golden Knights parachute demonstration team over a baseball game near the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday was mistaken for a potential security threat. 

"We did not provide advance notification of this event to the U.S. Capitol Police," the FAA said in disclosing its initial review findings. "We deeply regret that we contributed to a precautionary evacuation of the Capitol complex and apologize for the disruption and fear experienced by those who work there."

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday criticized what she said was an "outrageous and frightening mistake" by the FAA for failing to alert Capitol Police to the pre-planned performance over the Washington Nationals baseball stadium.

The FAA said Wednesday it is "taking immediate steps to ensure that we always coordinate well in advance with other agencies to avoid confusion over future aviation events in the Washington, D.C., area."

The FAA review is continuing, it added, pledging to "take any additional steps necessary to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future."

The U.S. Capitol Police on Wednesday first said they were tracking an aircraft that posed a "probable threat" to the Capitol complex, but minutes later said there was no threat.

The Golden Knights parachuted into the Washington Nationals' baseball stadium, Nationals Park, a little over a mile away from the U.S. Capitol.

Pelosi said Wednesday Congress would review what went wrong. Pelosi's office did not immediately comment late Friday. She said Congress wanted to know who at the FAA "will be held accountable for this outrageous and frightening mistake."

Capitol Police said in an email to congressional staff Wednesday seen by Reuters it "will be working with our airspace partners to address the notification issues."



Cessna T206H Turbo Stationair, N20617: Accident occurred April 21, 2022 and Incident occurred November 17, 2021

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. 

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. 

Additional Participating Entity: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Van Nuys, California

Van Bortel Aircraft Inc


Location: Santa Barbara, California
Accident Number: WPR22LA163
Date and Time: April 21, 2022, 11:20 Local
Registration: N20617
Aircraft: TEXTRON AVIATION INC T206H 
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

On April 21, 2022, about 1120 Pacific daylight time, a Textron Aviation Cessna T206H, N20617, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Santa Barbara, California. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight.

The pilot reported that while landing on runway 25, the left main landing gear touched down first, followed by the right main landing gear. As the nose wheel settled onto the runway, the airplane immediately veered to the right. Despite the pilot’s control inputs, the airplane veered left and right several times, and both wings struck the ground.

Postaccident examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that both wings were substantially damaged, and the nose gear trunnion was fractured.

The airplane was recovered to a secure location pending further examination.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: TEXTRON AVIATION INC
Registration: N20617
Model/Series: T206H
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built:
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KSBA, 8 ft msl
Observation Time: 11:53 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles 
Temperature/Dew Point: 17°C /11°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 3800 ft AGL
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 8 knots / , 220°
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 7500 ft AGL
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.04 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: IFR
Departure Point: Carlsbad, CA (CRQ) 
Destination: Santa Barbara, CA

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 34.427688,-119.84068

April 21, 2022:  Aircraft wings and propeller struck runway on landing at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (KSBA), California.

Date: 21-APR-22
Time: 18:20:00Z
Regis#: N20617
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: T206
Event Type: ACCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: SUBSTANTIAL
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: SANTA BARBARA
State: CALIFORNIA

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; North Texas

November 17, 2021:  Aircraft landed and veered off runway striking a runway sign at Arlington Municipal Airport (KGKY), Tarrant County, Texas.

TG Air LLC


Date: 17-NOV-21
Time: 22:31:00Z
Regis#: N20617
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: T206
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: ARLINGTON
State: TEXAS

Piper PA-28-161, N187SD: Incident occurred April 21, 2022 at Middle Georgia Regional Airport (KMCN), Macon, Bibb County, Georgia

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Atlanta, Georgia

Aircraft veered off runway after landing. 

Helo-Max LLC


Date: 21-APR-22
Time: 13:29:00Z
Regis#: N187SD
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA28
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: INSTRUCTION
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: MACON
State: GEORGIA

Cessna 182M Skylane, N182HH: Accident occurred April 21, 2022 at Harry Reid International Airport (KLAS), Las Vegas, Nevada

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. 

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. 

Additional Participating Entity: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Las Vegas, Nevada

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Accident Number: WPR22LA162
Date and Time: April 21, 2022, 09:25 Local
Registration: N182HH
Aircraft: Cessna 182
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Ferry

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna 
Registration: N182HH
Model/Series: 182M 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built:
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC 
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KLAS,2181 ft msl
Observation Time: 08:53 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 22°C /-4°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 32 knots / 42 knots, 160°
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.85 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Las Vegas, NV 
Destination:

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 None 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 35.3915,-105.0832 (est)

Aircraft flipped over on the approach end of the runway while holding for takeoff. 

Date: 21-APR-22
Time: 16:25:00Z
Regis#: N182HH
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 182
Event Type: ACCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: SUBSTANTIAL
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: TAKEOFF (TOF)
Operation: 91
City: LAS VEGAS
State: NEVADA




LAS VEGAS, Nevada (FOX5) - A Cessna 182M Skylane flipped over while waiting to depart at Harry Reid International Airport Thursday morning.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed two people were on board when the plane suddenly turned over as it was taxiing down the runway.

An airport spokesperson said both passengers were not injured.

The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate.

Around 9:30 a.m., when the plane flipped, the sustained wind at Reid was 20 mph with gusts at 29 mph. The wind is expected to be even stronger Thursday afternoon with gusts in the 40-50 mph range. A Wind Advisory is in effect through 2 a.m. Friday.



Piper PA-28-181, N771ND: Incident occurred April 21, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Fargo, North Dakota

Aircraft struck a bird and post flight inspection revealed damage to the left landing light. 

University of North Dakota


Date: 22-APR-22
Time: 03:05:00Z
Regis#: N771ND
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA28
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: FAR 141 PILOT SCHOOL
Flight Phase: EN ROUTE (ENR)
Operation: 91
Aircraft Operator: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
Flight Number: NDU71
City: FARGO
State: NORTH DAKOTA

Bombardier Challenger 300, N1HP: Incident occurred April 21, 2022 at Tulsa International Airport (KTUL), Oklahoma

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Aircraft aborted takeoff due to a bird strike. 

Helmerich & Payne Inc


Date: 21-APR-22
Time: 15:05:00Z
Regis#: N1HP
Aircraft Make: BOMBARDIER
Aircraft Model: BD-100-1A10
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: TAKEOFF (TOF)
Operation: 91
City: TULSA
State: OKLAHOMA

Landing Gear Not Configured: Beech 95-B55 Baron, N66NP; accident occurred April 21, 2022 at Wharton Regional Airport (KARM), Texas










Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. 

Additional Participating Entity: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Houston, Texas

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: 

D Miller & Associates Ltd


Location: Wharton, Texas
Accident Number: CEN22LA183
Date and Time: April 21, 2022, 17:40 Local 
Registration: N66NP
Aircraft: Beech 95-B55 (T42A)
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Landing gear not configured 
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot reported that he had performed three takeoffs and landings without incident. During the fourth landing, he “flared the airplane at stall speed”. He “heard a noise under the fuselage even though the landing gear lever was engaged in the down position.” The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage structure during the landing. During a postaccident examination the landing gear extended and retracted normally. The landing gear position lights and the landing gear unsafe warning horn both functioned as designed. There were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear.

Findings

Aircraft (general) - Not used/operated
Personnel issues Forgotten action/omission - Pilot
Personnel issues Use of equip/system - Pilot

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing Landing gear not configured (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Commercial 
Age: 66,Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Multi-engine land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Helicopter
Restraint Used: Lap only
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 1 With waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: December 9, 2021
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: March 13, 2022
Flight Time: (Estimated) 1250 hours (Total, all aircraft), 703 hours (Total, this make and model), 1179 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 18 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 13 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 0 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Beech
Registration: N66NP
Model/Series: 95-B55 (T42A)
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1971 
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal 
Serial Number: TC-1407
Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle
Seats: 6
Date/Type of Last Inspection: December 21, 2021 Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 5100 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 
Engines: 2 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 8568 Hrs as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: IO-470-L
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 260 Horsepower
Operator: On file 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KARM,100 ft msl 
Distance from Accident Site: 8 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 17:15 Local 
Direction from Accident Site: 87°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 3400 ft AGL 
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: 
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 12 knots / 19 knots
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:  /
Wind Direction: 140° 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:  /
Altimeter Setting: 30.09 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 28°C / 18°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Wharton, TX (ARM)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Wharton, TX (ARM) 
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 17:00 Local
Type of Airspace: Class E

Airport Information

Airport: Wharton ARM 
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 99 ft msl 
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 14
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 6000 ft / 75 ft 
VFR Approach/Landing: Traffic pattern

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 29.258928,-96.154829(est)


Location: Wharton, Texas
Accident Number: CEN22LA183
Date and Time: April 21, 2022, 17:40 Local
Registration: N66NP
Aircraft: Beech 95-B55 (T42A) 
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Beech
Registration: N66NP
Model/Series: 95-B55 (T42A)
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built:
Operator: On file 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC 
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KARM,100 ft msl 
Observation Time: 17:15 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 8 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 28°C /18°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 3400 ft AGL
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 12 knots / 19 knots, 140°
Lowest Ceiling: 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.09 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Wharton, TX (ARM) 
Destination: Wharton, TX (ARM)

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None 
Latitude, Longitude: 29.258928,-96.154829 (est)

Aircraft landed gear up. 

Date: 21-APR-22
Time: 22:40:00Z
Regis#: N66NP
Aircraft Make: BEECH
Aircraft Model: 95-B55
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: WHARTON
State: TEXAS

Loss of Control on Ground: Piper J3C-65, N9721Y; accident occurred April 21, 2022 at Hartford Municipal Airport (KHXF), Washington County, Wisconsin






Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. 

Additional Participating Entity: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

https://registry.faa.gov/N9721Y

Location: Hartford, Wisconsin
Accident Number: CEN22LA182
Date and Time: April 21, 2022, 13:00 Local 
Registration: N9721Y
Aircraft: PIPER-HARRIS J3C-65 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground 
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

Analysis

The flight instructor reported that the airplane was slowed to taxi speed after a full stop landing. While the flight instructor taxied toward the ramp during gusty wind conditions, the left wing raised up and the airplane subsequently nosed over. The vertical stabilizer and both wing struts sustained substantial damage. The flight instructor reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The flight instructor lost control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.

Findings

Personnel issues Aircraft control - Instructor/check pilot
Environmental issues High wind - Contributed to outcome
Aircraft Crosswind correction - Not attained/maintained

Factual Information

History of Flight

Taxi-from runway Loss of control on ground (Defining event)
Taxi-from runway Nose over/nose down

Flight instructor Information

Certificate: Commercial; Flight instructor; Private
Age: 37, Female
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land
Seat Occupied: Front
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: Lap only
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane 
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane single-engine
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 3 With waivers/limitations 
Last FAA Medical Exam: September 14, 2018
Occupational Pilot: Yes 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: June 8, 2021
Flight Time: 699 hours (Total, all aircraft), 197 hours (Total, this make and model), 625 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 57 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 15 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 2 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private 
Age: 55,Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land 
Seat Occupied: Rear
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None 
Restraint Used: Lap only
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 3 With waivers/limitations 
Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: March 14, 2022
Flight Time: 344 hours (Total, all aircraft), 14 hours (Total, this make and model), 180 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 9 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 8 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: PIPER-HARRIS 
Registration: N9721Y
Model/Series: J3C-65 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1938
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal 
Serial Number: 2451
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: March 3, 2022 100 hour
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1220 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 4927 Hrs as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: C85
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 85
Operator: On file 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KETB,884 ft msl 
Distance from Accident Site: 12 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 12:55 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 70°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 22 knots / 35 knots 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: Unknown / Unknown
Wind Direction: 270° 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.11 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 16°C / 0°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Hartford, WI (HXF) 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Hartford, WI (HXF)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 11:45 Local
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: Hartford Municipal Airport HXF
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 1070 ft msl 
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 27
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 3401 ft / 75 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full stop

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 2 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 43.350047,-88.390241(est)


Location: Hartford, Wisconsin
Accident Number: CEN22LA182
Date and Time: April 21, 2022, 13:00 Local 
Registration: N9721Y
Aircraft: PIPER-HARRIS J3C-65
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: PIPER-HARRIS 
Registration: N9721Y
Model/Series: J3C-65
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built:
Operator: On file 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KETB,884 ft msl
Observation Time: 12:55 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 12 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 16°C /0°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 22 knots / 35 knots, 270°
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.11 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point: Hartford, WI (HXF)
Destination: Hartford, WI (HXF)

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 2 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None 
Latitude, Longitude: 43.350047,-88.390241 (est)

Aircraft taxiing, wind gust lifted left wing, rotated onto its nose and flipped over.  

Date: 21-APR-22
Time: 18:00:00Z
Regis#: N9721Y
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: J3C
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: TAXI (TXI)
Operation: 91
City: HARTFORD
State: WISCONSIN