Friday, May 15, 2026

Piper J3C-65 Cub, N87958, incident occurred on May 14, 2026, in Casper, Wyoming

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N87958

- History of Flight:
On May 14, 2026, at about 1455 local time, a privately-registered Piper J3C-65 Cub, N87958, sustained minor damage when it encountered high winds while taxiing, spun and incurred a propeller strike in Casper, Wyoming. The pilot was not injured.

Winds at KCPR were at 26 knots gusting 37 knots.

- Weather:

METAR KCPR 141953Z 27020G40KT 10SM CLR 24/M15 A2986 RMK AO2 PK WND 27040/1948 SLP041 T02391150

METAR KCPR 142053Z 28026G37KT 10SM CLR 24/M15 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND 27043/2042 SLP038 T02441150 58010

METAR KCPR 142153Z 26026G36KT 10SM CLR 24/M14 A2986 RMK AO2 PK WND 26040/2105 SLP042 T02391144

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