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March 6, 1983 · Piper PA-38-112 · N2528N
Charlotte, NC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 6, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Charlotte, NC
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
N2528N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL83LA131
THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A TREE DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE WEATHER WAS VMC AND NO FLIGHT PLAN WAS FILED. THE STUDENT PILOT HAD BEEN DOING AIRWORK FOR ABOUT ONE HOUR AND RETURNED FOR TOUCH AND GO LANDING. AFTER SEVERAL SUCCESSFUL LANDINGS HE MADE ANOTHER APPROACH. THE AIRCRAFT DEVELOPED A HIGH SINK RATE AND TOUCHED DOWN OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND PORPOISED AND VEERED LEFT. THE PILOT DID NOT TRY TO RETURN TO THE RUNWAY BUT CONTINUED ON AND THE LEFT WING OF THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A TREE.
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THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A TREE DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE WEATHER WAS VMC AND NO FLIGHT PLAN WAS FILED. THE STUDENT PILOT HAD BEEN DOING AIRWORK FOR ABOUT ONE HOUR AND RETURNED FOR TOUCH AND GO LANDING. AFTER SEVERAL SUCCESSFUL LANDINGS HE MADE ANOTHER APPROACH. THE AIRCRAFT DEVELOPED A HIGH SINK RATE AND TOUCHED DOWN OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND PORPOISED AND VEERED LEFT. THE PILOT DID NOT TRY TO RETURN TO THE RUNWAY BUT CONTINUED ON AND THE LEFT WING OF THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A TREE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EST
Nearest AirportWilgrove Airpark (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length3212 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberN2528N
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 28 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 13 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:45
Weather SourceWFAC