Accident: Piper J3C-65
Jul 31, 2021 · Hartford, WI
NTSB numberCEN21FA345Event id20210731103599
- 1
- Fatalities
- 1
- Serious injuries
- 0
- Minor injuries
- 0
- Uninjured
Probable cause
The flight crew’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a simulated engine failure during initial climb after takeoff, which led to an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control. Contributing to the severity of the occupants’ injuries was the airplane’s lack of shoulder harnesses.
Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.
Aircraft involved
- Aircraft
- Piper J3C-65
- Registration
- N42522
- Year built
- 1945
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rules
- Part 91: general aviation
- Defining event
- Initial climb Loss of control in flight
Source: National Transportation Safety Board aviation accident database. Counts only; Voydar holds no names.
Nearest airports
Airports with a Voydar profile closest to the recorded position. Proximity only.
- West Bend Municipal Airport (ETB)13 nm (23 km) east
- Dodge County Airport (UNU)14 nm (26 km) west
- Waukesha County Airport (UES)20 nm (37 km) south
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