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April 24, 1982 · Piper PA-28-140 · N7060R
Live Oak, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 24, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Live Oak, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N7060R
Operator
Harry J Frank
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX82DVG21
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS INDORSED TO FLY SOLO IN THE PIPER PA-38 AIRCRAFT, BUT REPORTED NO PREVIOUS FLIGHT TIME IN A PIPER PA-28. REPORTEDLY, HE TOOK OFF TO PRACTICE TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS. THE STUDENT STATED THAT THE RIGHT WHEEL LOCKED AFTER THE FOURTH LANDING AND PULLED THE AIRPLANE TOWARD A DITCH. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE AIRCRAFT WAS DAMAGED WHEN IT COLLIDED WITH THE DITCH. THE STUDENT BELIEVED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE RIGHT BRAKE.
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THE STUDENT PILOT WAS INDORSED TO FLY SOLO IN THE PIPER PA-38 AIRCRAFT, BUT REPORTED NO PREVIOUS FLIGHT TIME IN A PIPER PA-28. REPORTEDLY, HE TOOK OFF TO PRACTICE TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS. THE STUDENT STATED THAT THE RIGHT WHEEL LOCKED AFTER THE FOURTH LANDING AND PULLED THE AIRPLANE TOWARD A DITCH. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE AIRCRAFT WAS DAMAGED WHEN IT COLLIDED WITH THE DITCH. THE STUDENT BELIEVED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE RIGHT BRAKE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:10 PST
Nearest AirportSutter Butte Dusters (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN7060R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHarry J Frank
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg