Final
1 minor
Jun 26, 2023
N23161 accident at Elbert, CO
Piper J3C-50 — Nose over/nose down at CO15 (Elbert, CO)
DateJun 26, 2023
Tail numberN23161
AircraftPiper J3C-50 · Piper J-3 Cub · J3
LocationCO15 — Elbert, CO
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseCEN23LA277
Probable cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff and subsequent excessive use of brakes which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was his decision to takeoff downwind.
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