Piper Aircraft Corporation Piper J3C-65 accident near Laukaa, Fi, July 19, 2017
On July 19, 2017 at about 9:03 am local time, a Piper Aircraft Corporation Piper J3C-65, registered OHPAD, was destroyed in an accident during landing near Laukaa. 1 person was killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 19, 2017 · about 9:03 am local time
- Place
- Laukaa, Finland
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Piper Aircraft Corporation Piper J3C-65 65
- Registration
- OHPAD · no longer on the register · serial 12522
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On July 19, 2017, about 0903 coordinated universal time, a Piper J3C-65 airplane, Finnish registration OH-PAD, was destroyed when it collided with the trees and terrain near Laukaa, Finland. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane departed a private airstrip near Laukaa, Finland, about 0855, and was returning to that same airstrip when it collided with trees and terrain. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Finnish government. Any further information may be obtained from: Safety Investigation Authority, Finland. Ratapihantie 9, 00520 Helsinki, Finland tel. +358 2956 66870 fax. +358 9876 4375 This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the BEA of France.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Collision during takeoff/land during landing defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 1,219 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Teledyne Continental Continental C (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: PVT Laukaa
- Destination: Lapland
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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