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N75487 accident description

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Crash location 25.005278°N, 80.526389°W
Nearest city Plantation Key, FL
24.984853°N, 80.560895°W
2.6 miles away
Tail number N75487
Accident date 13 Apr 2012
Aircraft type Piper J3C-65
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

According to the pilot, he stated that during the initial climb, the airplane lost lift and began to descend due to turbulence. The pilot initiated a turn back to the runway in order to land, and subsequently impacted trees resulting in substantial damage. Weather at the time of the accident consisted of visual meteorological conditions with 7 knot winds. A postaccident examination of the wreckage did not find any anomalies with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate control of the airplane and ensure clearance from trees.

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