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August 14, 1988 · Piper PA-28-140 · N95472
Hobart, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 14, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hobart, IN
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N95472
Operator
Niemeyer Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI88LA211
WHILE ON A SOLO INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRACTICING CROSSWIND TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS, THE STUDENT PILOT FAILED TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSSWIND AND EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL SHORTLY AFTER THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN. THE STUDENT PILOT WAS UNABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT; THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, AND THE RIGHT WING STRUCK A PINE TREE.
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WHILE ON A SOLO INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRACTICING CROSSWIND TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS, THE STUDENT PILOT FAILED TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSSWIND AND EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL SHORTLY AFTER THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN. THE STUDENT PILOT WAS UNABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT; THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, AND THE RIGHT WING STRUCK A PINE TREE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EDT
Nearest AirportHobart Sky Ranch (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3125 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN95472
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNiemeyer Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 140
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO