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NTSB investigation record

CEN22LA199

Completed

Piper J3F-65· N35257

Date
May 13, 2022
Location
Port Bolivar, TX
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published July 13, 2022

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

During takeoff from the turf runway in calm wind conditions, the pilot lost directional control. The airplane’s right wing impacted some bamboo, the airplane spun to the right, and impacted the terrain in a slight nose low attitude. The airplane came to rest upright and sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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