Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary FTW89LA138

GRANITE, OK, USA

Aircraft #1

N23414

PIPER PA-38-112

Analysis

THE STUDENT PILOT STATED HE EXPERIENCED A MODERATE NOSE WHEEL SHIMMY ON TAKEOFF ROLL AND LIFTED OFF PREMATURELY. AT THAT POINT HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND RAN OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A FENCE, 30 FEET OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE CAME TO A STOP 100 FEET OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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