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August 2, 1988 · Piper PA-38-112 · N26045
Reidsville, NC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 2, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Reidsville, NC
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
N26045
Operator
Causey Aviation Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL88LA224
THE STUDENT PLT RPRTD THAT WHILE LANDING, THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO VEER TO THE LEFT. SUBSEQUENTLY, IT RAN OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY & INTO A DITCH. A CROSSWIND WAS BLOWING FROM THE LEFT AT THE TIME. THE OPERATOR RPRTD THAT TIRE MARKS FROM THE NOSE & RIGHT MAIN GEAR WERE VISIBLE ON THE RWY. THE STUDENT HAD ABOUT 8 HRS OF SOLO EXPERIENCE.
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THE STUDENT PLT RPRTD THAT WHILE LANDING, THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO VEER TO THE LEFT. SUBSEQUENTLY, IT RAN OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY & INTO A DITCH. A CROSSWIND WAS BLOWING FROM THE LEFT AT THE TIME. THE OPERATOR RPRTD THAT TIRE MARKS FROM THE NOSE & RIGHT MAIN GEAR WERE VISIBLE ON THE RWY. THE STUDENT HAD ABOUT 8 HRS OF SOLO EXPERIENCE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 EDT
Nearest AirportRockingham County-Shiloh (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberN26045
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCausey Aviation Service
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 27 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 7 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:50
Weather SourceWFAC