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October 2, 1985 · Piper PA-38-112 · N3768U
Terre Haute, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 2, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Terre Haute, IN
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
N3768U
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86FEX01
THE ACFT RT MAIN & NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER A POWER LOSS DURING TAKEOFF. THE STUDENT PLT WAS AT THE CONTROLS WHEN THE ENG QUIT AT ABOUT 300 FT AGL. THE CFI TOOK THE CONTROLS AND TURNED LEFT TOWARD A TAXIWAY FOR THE LANDING. THE ACFT LANDED BETWEEN THE RWY & TAXIWAY IN A GROUTH OF SOYBEANS. THE CULTIVATED AREA COLLAPSED THE LANDING GEAR BENDING THE RT WING DURING THE SLIDING STOP. POST ACC INSPECTION SHOWED NO ABNORMALITIES OR DEFECTS IN THE POWERPLANT OR SYSTEMS. WX CONDITIONS WERE NOT CONDUCIVE TO CARB ICING AND NO EVIDENCE WAS FOUND TO INDICATE CARBURETOR ICE.
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THE ACFT RT MAIN & NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER A POWER LOSS DURING TAKEOFF. THE STUDENT PLT WAS AT THE CONTROLS WHEN THE ENG QUIT AT ABOUT 300 FT AGL. THE CFI TOOK THE CONTROLS AND TURNED LEFT TOWARD A TAXIWAY FOR THE LANDING. THE ACFT LANDED BETWEEN THE RWY & TAXIWAY IN A GROUTH OF SOYBEANS. THE CULTIVATED AREA COLLAPSED THE LANDING GEAR BENDING THE RT WING DURING THE SLIDING STOP. POST ACC INSPECTION SHOWED NO ABNORMALITIES OR DEFECTS IN THE POWERPLANT OR SYSTEMS. WX CONDITIONS WERE NOT CONDUCIVE TO CARB ICING AND NO EVIDENCE WAS FOUND TO INDICATE CARBURETOR ICE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:24 CDT
Nearest AirportHulman Regional (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length5290 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberN3768U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 118
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 21 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 6 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:26
Weather SourceWFAC