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July 3, 1988 · Piper PA-38-112 · N2485N
Hamm Lake, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 3, 1988
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Hamm Lake, MN
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
N2485N
Operator
Univ of Minnesota
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI88FA153
LOSS OF CONTROL IN FLIGHT, EITHER BY THE STUDENT OR BY THE INSTRUCTOR, AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT TO ALLOW FOR A RECOVERY, BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, BEFORE THE RESULTING OUT OF CONTROL DESCENT CAUSED THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE TO STRIKE THE TERRAIN.
NTSB Probable Cause
LOSS OF CONTROL IN FLIGHT, EITHER BY THE STUDENT OR BY THE INSTRUCTOR, AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT TO ALLOW FOR A RECOVERY, BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, BEFORE THE RESULTING OUT OF CONTROL DESCENT CAUSED THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE TO STRIKE THE TERRAIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:46 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberN2485N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorUniv of Minnesota
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 L2C · Reciprocating · 112
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 15 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC