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March 21, 1985 · Piper PA 18-150 · N2582S
Grand Forks, ND
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 21, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Grand Forks, ND
Aircraft
Piper PA 18-150
Tail Number
N2582S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN85LA101
ON MARCH 21, 1985, A PIPER PA 18 GROUND LOOPED ON LANDING ROLLOUT AT GRAN FORKS, ND. THE INSTRUCTOR STATED THE AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN HE WAS CHECKING OUT ANOTHER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR IN THE TAILWHEEL AIRPLANE. DURING THE LANDING ROLL OUT THE AIRPLANE 'GOTAWAY' FROM THE STUDENT INSTRUCTOR IN THE FRONT SEAT. THE AIRPLANE GROUNDLOOPED TO THE RIGHT AND BENT THE LEFT WING SPAR.
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ON MARCH 21, 1985, A PIPER PA 18 GROUND LOOPED ON LANDING ROLLOUT AT GRAN FORKS, ND. THE INSTRUCTOR STATED THE AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN HE WAS CHECKING OUT ANOTHER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR IN THE TAILWHEEL AIRPLANE. DURING THE LANDING ROLL OUT THE AIRPLANE 'GOTAWAY' FROM THE STUDENT INSTRUCTOR IN THE FRONT SEAT. THE AIRPLANE GROUNDLOOPED TO THE RIGHT AND BENT THE LEFT WING SPAR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CST
Nearest AirportGrand Forks (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 18-150
Tail NumberN2582S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 39 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO