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October 2, 1983 · Piper PA-38 · N26093
Portage, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 2, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Portage, MI
Aircraft
Piper PA-38
Tail Number
N26093
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI84LA005
THE STUDENT PLT WAS ON HIS 1ST SOLO FLT. HE STATED THAT DURING THE 1ST LANDING, THE ACFT TURNED RIGHT WHILE IT WAS STILL A FEW FEET OFF THE GROUND. THE PLT REPORTED THAT HE HAD A BAD LANDING SO HE ATTEMPTED TO GO AROUND. DURING THE GO-AROUND, THE ACFT TURNED TO THE LEFT & SUBSEQUENTLY HIT TREES ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY. NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WERE REPORTED.
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THE STUDENT PLT WAS ON HIS 1ST SOLO FLT. HE STATED THAT DURING THE 1ST LANDING, THE ACFT TURNED RIGHT WHILE IT WAS STILL A FEW FEET OFF THE GROUND. THE PLT REPORTED THAT HE HAD A BAD LANDING SO HE ATTEMPTED TO GO AROUND. DURING THE GO-AROUND, THE ACFT TURNED TO THE LEFT & SUBSEQUENTLY HIT TREES ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY. NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WERE REPORTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:10 EDT
Nearest AirportAustin Lake (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38
Tail NumberN26093
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 36 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 5 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO