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July 14, 1983 · Piper PA-20 · N6996K
Mason, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 14, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Mason, MI
Aircraft
Piper PA-20
Tail Number
N6996K
Operator
Davis Groh
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83LA320
THE STUDENT & INSTRUCTOR PLT (CFI) WERE PRACTICING LANDINGS IN THE STUDENT'S ACFT, WHICH WAS EQUIPPED WITH BRAKES ONLY ON THE LEFT SIDE. REPORTEDLY, THE STUDENT FLARED HIGH DURING A LANDING & THE CFI ADDED POWER TO RECOVER. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE ROLL-OUT WAS USING A LARGE PART OF THE RWY, SO THE CFI ASKED THE STUDENT TO APPLY BRAKES TO SLOW THE ACFT. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED UNEVENLY, AND SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PLANE VEERED TO THE RIGHT & THE RIGHT WING WAS ULTIMATELY DAMAGED.
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THE STUDENT & INSTRUCTOR PLT (CFI) WERE PRACTICING LANDINGS IN THE STUDENT'S ACFT, WHICH WAS EQUIPPED WITH BRAKES ONLY ON THE LEFT SIDE. REPORTEDLY, THE STUDENT FLARED HIGH DURING A LANDING & THE CFI ADDED POWER TO RECOVER. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE ROLL-OUT WAS USING A LARGE PART OF THE RWY, SO THE CFI ASKED THE STUDENT TO APPLY BRAKES TO SLOW THE ACFT. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED UNEVENLY, AND SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PLANE VEERED TO THE RIGHT & THE RIGHT WING WAS ULTIMATELY DAMAGED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 EDT
Nearest AirportBERGEON (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-20
Tail NumberN6996K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavis Groh
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D2 · Reciprocating · 135
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 21 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:55
Weather SourceWFAC