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March 31, 1986 · Piper PA-38-112 · N2572C
Wauseon, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 31, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Wauseon, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
N2572C
Operator
Steven James Korican
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL86FEI04
THE ACFT LANDED & NOSED OVER ABOUT 770 FT UPWIND OF THE RWY IT HAD USED FOR TAKEOFF. THE CFI THOUGHT THAT THE SOD STRIP WAS TOO SOFT FOR THE STUDENT TO MAKE THE TAKEOFF SO HE TOOK THE CONTROLS. THE ACFT WAS UNABLE TO GAIN PROPER AIRSPEED OR ALT AND LANDED IN A PLOWED FIELD OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE SOD STRIP USED FOR TAKEOFF. AFTER A 60 FT SLIDE THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE SOD STRIP HAD BEEN USED THE DAY BEFORE THE ACCIDENT BUT WAS IN POOR CONDITION.
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THE ACFT LANDED & NOSED OVER ABOUT 770 FT UPWIND OF THE RWY IT HAD USED FOR TAKEOFF. THE CFI THOUGHT THAT THE SOD STRIP WAS TOO SOFT FOR THE STUDENT TO MAKE THE TAKEOFF SO HE TOOK THE CONTROLS. THE ACFT WAS UNABLE TO GAIN PROPER AIRSPEED OR ALT AND LANDED IN A PLOWED FIELD OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE SOD STRIP USED FOR TAKEOFF. AFTER A 60 FT SLIDE THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE SOD STRIP HAD BEEN USED THE DAY BEFORE THE ACCIDENT BUT WAS IN POOR CONDITION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 EST
Nearest AirportGRIESER (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberN2572C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSteven James Korican
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L20 · Reciprocating · 112
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 43 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT