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March 12, 1993 · Piper PA-38 · N2438L
Burley, ID
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 12, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Burley, ID
Aircraft
Piper PA-38
Tail Number
N2438L
Operator
Aero Technicians
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA93LA077
THE STUDENT PILOT, WHO WAS ON HER FIRST SOLO CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT, BECAME CONFUSED ABOUT RUNWAY IDENTIFICATION NOMENCLATURE, AND LANDED ON RUNWAY 20 INSTEAD OF RUNWAY 02. IN HER ATTEMPT TO LAND WITH A 18 TO 20 KNOT TAILWIND, THE AIRCRAFT LANDED HARD ON THE NOSE WHEEL, AND THE NOSE WHEEL BROKE OFF.
NTSB Probable Cause
LANDING ON THE WRONG RUNWAY AND AN IMPROPER TOUCHDOWN. LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN TYPE OF OPERATION WAS A FACTOR.
Full Narrative
THE STUDENT PILOT, WHO WAS ON HER FIRST SOLO CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT, BECAME CONFUSED ABOUT RUNWAY IDENTIFICATION NOMENCLATURE, AND LANDED ON RUNWAY 20 INSTEAD OF RUNWAY 02. IN HER ATTEMPT TO LAND WITH A 18 TO 20 KNOT TAILWIND, THE AIRCRAFT LANDED HARD ON THE NOSE WHEEL, AND THE NOSE WHEEL BROKE OFF.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 MST
Nearest AirportBurley Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length4100 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38
Tail NumberN2438L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAero Technicians
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 112
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 18 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point25 C / 16 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:27
Weather SourceWFAC