Aviation Accident Summary CHI93LA144

MINERAL POINT, WI, USA

Aircraft #1

N2352R

PIPER PA-38

Analysis

DURING TAKE-OFF IN A CROSSWIND, THE STUDENT PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE AIRCRAFT SWERVED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY INTO A DRAINAGE DITCH.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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