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October 31, 1982 · Piper PA-38-112 · N91358
Boonville, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 31, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Boonville, IN
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
N91358
Operator
Bullfrog
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83LA030
ON TAKEOFF THE PILOT REPORTED THE AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT CLIMB BUT KEPT SETTLING BACK TO THE GROUND. THE LEFT WING HIT A FENCE POST AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER.
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ON TAKEOFF THE PILOT REPORTED THE AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT CLIMB BUT KEPT SETTLING BACK TO THE GROUND. THE LEFT WING HIT A FENCE POST AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 EST
Nearest AirportBoonville (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberN91358
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBullfrog
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0