Final None Feb 3, 2021

N26811 accident at Weidman, MI

Piper J3F-50 — Low altitude operation/event at D11 (Weidman, MI)

DateFeb 3, 2021
Tail numberN26811
AircraftPiper J3F-50 · Piper J-3 Cub · J3
LocationD11 — Weidman, MI
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN21LA123

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a low approach over a snow-covered runway. Contributing to the accident was the loss of depth perception due to the bright sunlight and snow.

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