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September 27, 1987 · Piper PA-38-112 · N2488C
Winston Salem, NC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 27, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Winston Salem, NC
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
N2488C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL87LA264
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS PERFORMING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS AS PART OF HIS SUPERVISED SOLO TRAINING. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED HARD AND BOUNCED TWICE BEFORE COMING TO REST WITH A COLLAPSED NOSE GEAR. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRFRAME DISCLOSED EXTENSIVE CRUSHING DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT'S UNDERCARRIAGE AND FIREWALL. THE STUDENT PILOT DID NOT REPORT ANY AIRCRAFT PROBLEMS.
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THE STUDENT PILOT WAS PERFORMING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS AS PART OF HIS SUPERVISED SOLO TRAINING. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED HARD AND BOUNCED TWICE BEFORE COMING TO REST WITH A COLLAPSED NOSE GEAR. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRFRAME DISCLOSED EXTENSIVE CRUSHING DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT'S UNDERCARRIAGE AND FIREWALL. THE STUDENT PILOT DID NOT REPORT ANY AIRCRAFT PROBLEMS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest AirportSmith Reynolds (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length6654 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberN2488C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 20 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO