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January 31, 1986 · Piper PA-38-112 · N25735
Des Moines, IA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 31, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Des Moines, IA
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
N25735
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC86LA056
THE STUDENT PILOT STATED HE WAS ON THE TAKEOFF ROLL FOR A PRACTICE FLIGHT WHEN HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND RAN OFF THE LEFT EDGE OF THE RUNWAY AND STAYED THERE UNTIL IT IMPACTED A TAXI/INTERSECTION SIGN.
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THE STUDENT PILOT STATED HE WAS ON THE TAKEOFF ROLL FOR A PRACTICE FLIGHT WHEN HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND RAN OFF THE LEFT EDGE OF THE RUNWAY AND STAYED THERE UNTIL IT IMPACTED A TAXI/INTERSECTION SIGN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:05 CST
Nearest AirportMunicipal (0nm N)
Runway12L
Runway Length9000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberN25735
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2A · Reciprocating · 112
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point25 C / 18 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time10:00
Weather SourceWIT