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April 10, 1987 · Piper PA-38-112 · N2606K

Ravenna, OH

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 10, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ravenna, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
N2606K
Operator
De Mille
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL87LA112

THE STUDENT PLT WAS MAKING A TOUCH AND GO LDG ON RWY 27. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, HE RETRACTED THE FLAPS AND APPLIED FULL POWER TO TAKEOFF AGAIN. THE ACFT BEGAN TO VEER LEFT AFTER POWER WAS APPLIED. THE CFI REPORTED THAT SHE TOLD THE STUDENT TO APPLY RIGHT RUDDER AS THE ACFT BEGAN TO VEER LEFT. THE ACFT CONTINUED TO VEER LEFT, HOWEVER. SHE STATED THAT SHE THEN ATTEMPTED TO APPLY RIGHT RUDDER HERSELF, BUT THE ACFT DID NOT RESPOND. THE ACFT SUBSEQUENTLY RAN OFF OF THE RWY INTO A DITCH. THE STUDENT PLT REPORTED THAT HE DID APPLY RIGHT RUDDER, BUT THE ACFT DID NOT RESPOND TO HIS CONTROL INPUT. A LIGHT TO MODERATE WESTERLY WIND REPORTEDLY PREVAILED AT THE ARPT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT THE ACFT WAS EXAMINED BY THE FAA AFTER THE ACCIDENT; NO EVIDENCE OF ANY MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE WAS FOUND.

Full Narrative

THE STUDENT PLT WAS MAKING A TOUCH AND GO LDG ON RWY 27. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, HE RETRACTED THE FLAPS AND APPLIED FULL POWER TO TAKEOFF AGAIN. THE ACFT BEGAN TO VEER LEFT AFTER POWER WAS APPLIED. THE CFI REPORTED THAT SHE TOLD THE STUDENT TO APPLY RIGHT RUDDER AS THE ACFT BEGAN TO VEER LEFT. THE ACFT CONTINUED TO VEER LEFT, HOWEVER. SHE STATED THAT SHE THEN ATTEMPTED TO APPLY RIGHT RUDDER HERSELF, BUT THE ACFT DID NOT RESPOND. THE ACFT SUBSEQUENTLY RAN OFF OF THE RWY INTO A DITCH. THE STUDENT PLT REPORTED THAT HE DID APPLY RIGHT RUDDER, BUT THE ACFT DID NOT RESPOND TO HIS CONTROL INPUT. A LIGHT TO MODERATE WESTERLY WIND REPORTEDLY PREVAILED AT THE ARPT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT THE ACFT WAS EXAMINED BY THE FAA AFTER THE ACCIDENT; NO EVIDENCE OF ANY MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE WAS FOUND.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:05 EDT
Nearest AirportPortage County (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberN2606K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDe Mille
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2A · Reciprocating · 112
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 7 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 30 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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