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August 8, 1999 · Piper PA-28-161 · N2366W

Schaumburg, IL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 8, 1999
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Schaumburg, IL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N2366W
Operator
Northwest Flyers
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI99LA279

The CFI reported the student had the left brake applied as he began to add power for takeoff. The airplane veered to the left side of the runway. The CFI told the student to maintain the centerline, at which time the student took his foot off the brake and applied full power. The airplane continued off the runway, bounced over a ditch and onto the ramp. The CFI reduced the power to idle and applied brakes, but was unable to stop the airplane. She reported that the dual student had both feet on the rudder pedals, and she was unable to maneuver the airplane to avoid other airplanes on the ramp. The airplane contacted two airplanes parked on the ramp, one of which was pushed into a third airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

the CFI's delay in taking remedial action to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the student's improper use of the brakes.

Full Narrative

On August 8, 1999, at 1615 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28- 161, N2366W, was substantially damaged when it collided with parked airplanes following a loss of directional control. The loss of control occurred during a takeoff roll on runway 11 (3,800 feet by 100 feet) at the Schaumburg Regional Airport, Schaumburg, Illinois. The certified flight instructor (CFI) was not injured and the dual student received minor injuries. The 14 CFR Part 91 local dual instructional flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The CFI reported the student had the left brake applied as he began to add power for takeoff. The airplane began veering to the left side of the runway. She reported she told the student to maintain the centerline, at which time he took his foot off the brake and applied full power. The CFI reported the airplane "...rolled off the runway bounced over a ditch and onto the ramp." She stated she reduced the power to idle and applied brakes, but was unable to stop the airplane. She reported the dual student had both feet on the rudder pedals and she was unable to maneuver the airplane to avoid other airplanes on the ramp. Post accident inspection by an inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration West Chicago Flight Standards District Office revealed the airplane began to veer to the left side of the runway approximately 450 feet into the takeoff roll. The airplane departed the left side of the runway after traveling an additional 150 feet. It then crossed through a grass area where it cleared a ditch. It continued over the parallel taxiway and onto the ramp where it contacted N3228W, a Beech Bonanza, and N13BR, a Piper Apache. When contacted, the Piper Apache was pushed rearward into N82AW, a T-28. The three of these airplanes were parked and unoccupied at the time. The CFI reported that this was the first time she had flown with this particular student. The student had approximately 10 hours of flight time.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 CDT
Nearest AirportSchaumburg (0nm)
Runway11
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN2366W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNorthwest Flyers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 12 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 4400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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