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N3549W accident description

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Crash location 44.567500°N, 91.670556°W
Nearest city Mondovi, WI
44.549687°N, 91.713770°W
2.5 miles away
Tail number N3549W
Accident date 06 Sep 2009
Aircraft type Piper J3C-65
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that the left wing stalled while turning from base leg to final while he was practicing takeoffs and landings. The airplane impacted the terrain short of the approach end of the runway. The pilot reported the airplane was heavier than he was used to and that it was a hot, humid day.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

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