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April 12, 1986 · Piper PA-38-112 · N24274
Salinas, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 12, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Salinas, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
N24274
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX86LA182
THE ACFT STALLED AND COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTING RWY 31 AT SALINAS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. NEITHER THE CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR NOR THE DUAL STUDENT WAS INJURED. THE INSTRUCTOR REPORTED THAT SHE WAS GIVING THE STUDENT PLT 'TOUCH AND GO' TAKEOFF AND LANDING INSTRUCTION. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON THE THIRD TAKEOFF. SHE STATED THE STUDENT ROTATED AT ABOUT 70 MPH AND WHEN THE ACFT WAS ABOUT 25 FT IN THE AIR THE STALL WARNING HORN SOUNDED FOLLOWED BY A RIGHT ROLL. THE INSTRUCTOR ASSUMED COMMAND OF THE ACFT BUT THE ACFT CONTACTED THE GROUND BEFORE SHE COULD REESTABLISH CONTROL.
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THE ACFT STALLED AND COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTING RWY 31 AT SALINAS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. NEITHER THE CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR NOR THE DUAL STUDENT WAS INJURED. THE INSTRUCTOR REPORTED THAT SHE WAS GIVING THE STUDENT PLT 'TOUCH AND GO' TAKEOFF AND LANDING INSTRUCTION. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON THE THIRD TAKEOFF. SHE STATED THE STUDENT ROTATED AT ABOUT 70 MPH AND WHEN THE ACFT WAS ABOUT 25 FT IN THE AIR THE STALL WARNING HORN SOUNDED FOLLOWED BY A RIGHT ROLL. THE INSTRUCTOR ASSUMED COMMAND OF THE ACFT BUT THE ACFT CONTACTED THE GROUND BEFORE SHE COULD REESTABLISH CONTROL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 PST
Nearest AirportSalinas Municipal (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length4825 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberN24274
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 45 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 18 kt, gusting 27 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 41 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:30
Weather SourceWFAC