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July 13, 1989 · Piper PA-38-112 · N23414
Granite, OK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 13, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Granite, OK
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
N23414
Operator
Micheal T Worrell
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW89LA138
THE STUDENT PILOT STATED HE EXPERIENCED A MODERATE NOSE WHEEL SHIMMY ON TAKEOFF ROLL AND LIFTED OFF PREMATURELY. AT THAT POINT HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND RAN OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A FENCE, 30 FEET OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE CAME TO A STOP 100 FEET OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Full Narrative
THE STUDENT PILOT STATED HE EXPERIENCED A MODERATE NOSE WHEEL SHIMMY ON TAKEOFF ROLL AND LIFTED OFF PREMATURELY. AT THAT POINT HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND RAN OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A FENCE, 30 FEET OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE CAME TO A STOP 100 FEET OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:10 CDT
Nearest AirportJoe Harp Filed (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width55 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberN23414
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMicheal T Worrell
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2A · Reciprocating · 112
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 26 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 5 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO