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August 16, 1995 · Piper PA-38-112 · N381AV

Champaign, IL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 16, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Champaign, IL
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
N381AV
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI95LA280

The pilot lost directional control of the airplane during the takeoff portion of a touch and go landing. The airplane veered off the left side of the runway and contacted a runway sign with the left wing. Unaware that the sign had been contacted, the pilot continued the takeoff. Once airborne he noticed the damaged wing. He returned to the airport and an uneventful landing was made.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.

Full Narrative

On August 15, 1995, at 1900 central daylight time, a Piper PA-38, N381AV, collided with a runway intersection sign during takeoff at the Willard Airport, Champaign, Illinois. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was not operating on a flight plan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The airplane was substantially damaged. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated at Champaign, Illinois, on August 15, 1995, at 1845 cdt. The pilot reported that during the takeoff portion on the second touch and go landing, directional control of the airplane was lost. He stated the airplane veered off the left side of the runway. He reported he regained directional control of the airplane at which time it contacted a runway sign near the intersection of runway 22R and 14R/32L. He stated he was unaware that he contacted the sign, and since he had regained control of the airplane and was at rotation speed, he took off. He reported that once he was airborne, he noticed the damage to the left wing. The pilot returned to the airport and made an uneventful full stop landing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:15 CDT
Nearest AirportWILLARD (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length6500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberN381AV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 112
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 22 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 4 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data