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November 17, 1993 · Piper PA-38-112 · N2346G
Fresno, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 17, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fresno, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
N2346G
Operator
Mazzei Flying Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX94LA049
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS BEGINNING HIS SECOND SUPERVISED SOLO FLIGHT. THE STUDENT PILOT IMPROPERLY USED THE RUDDER DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, AND THE AIRPLANE SWERVED TO THE LEFT AND COLLIDED WITH A TAXI SIGN.
NTSB Probable Cause
was the student pilot's improper use of the rudder. The student pilot's lack of total experience was a factor in this accident.
Full Narrative
On November 17, 1993, at 1310 hours Pacific standard time, a Piper PA38-112, N2346G, lost control and collided with a taxi sign while taking off from runway 30L at Chandler Airport, Fresno, California. The noncertificated student pilot was conducting his second supervised solo local visual flight rules instructional flight. The airplane, registered to and operated by Golden Eagle Enterprises, dba Mazzei Flying Services, sustained substantial damage. The student pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The student pilot reported in the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1/2, that during the takeoff roll the airplane began to swerve to the left. He applied right rudder and brake, but was unable to maintain directional control.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:10 PST
Nearest AirportFresno-Chandler Downtown (0nm)
Runway30L
Runway Length3202 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberN2346G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMazzei Flying Services
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 41 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 43 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO