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N26868 accident description

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Crash location 33.748333°N, 102.066945°W
Nearest city Shallowater, TX
33.688973°N, 101.998227°W
5.7 miles away
Tail number N26868
Accident date 09 Feb 2008
Aircraft type Piper J3C-65
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

While maneuvering to final approach for a landing the pilot allowed the left wing of the airplane to contact the ground and subsequently collided with terrain. The airplane was substantially damaged. The pilot was wearing a shoulder restraint and lap belt and was not injured. The pilot reported that the collision was due to pilot error by allowing the airplane to get too low while maneuvering to land. Additionally the pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

Failure of the pilot to maintain a safe clearance from the terrain while manuevering for the landing surface.

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