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Oct 14, 2022
N21486 accident at Herlong, NV
Piper J3F-60 — Aerodynamic stall/spin at Herlong, NV
DateOct 14, 2022
Tail numberN21486
AircraftPiper J3F-60 · Piper J-3 Cub · J3
LocationHerlong, NV
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseWPR23LA018
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation during a formation flight, which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence, an aerodynamic stall, and collision with terrain.
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