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May 23, 1991 · Piper PA-30 · N7209Y
Big Rapids, MI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 23, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Big Rapids, MI
Aircraft
Piper PA-30
Tail Number
N7209Y
Operator
Mecosta Cty Pilots Assn
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI91LA165
THE PRIVATE RATED PILOT WAS ON A DUAL MULTIENGINE INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT. ON A PRACTICE SOFT-FIELD TAKEOFF THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO PULL TO THE LEFT WHEN THE AIRCRAFT WAS ROTATED. THE STUDENT CORRECTED WITH APPLICATION OF RIGHT RUDDER AND AILERON. THE RIGHT WING OF THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE RUNWAY.
NTSB Probable Cause
EXCESSIVE APPLICATION OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS BY THE STUDENT PILOT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT IS DELAYED REMEDIAL ACTION BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR.
Full Narrative
THE PRIVATE RATED PILOT WAS ON A DUAL MULTIENGINE INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT. ON A PRACTICE SOFT-FIELD TAKEOFF THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO PULL TO THE LEFT WHEN THE AIRCRAFT WAS ROTATED. THE STUDENT CORRECTED WITH APPLICATION OF RIGHT RUDDER AND AILERON. THE RIGHT WING OF THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 EDT
Nearest AirportRoben-Hood (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length4300 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-30
Tail NumberN7209Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMecosta Cty Pilots Assn
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320-B1A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC