Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CHI82DA099

FORT WAYNE, IN, USA

Aircraft #1

N2374F

PIPER PA-38

Analysis

THE STUDENT PILOT WAS PRACTICING LANDINGS WITH A HEADWIND DIRECTLY DOWN THE RUNWAY AT 7 KNOTS. DURING TOUCHDOWN ON HIS THIRD LANDING, HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND THE PLANE VEERED LEFT AND SKIDDED OFF THE RUNWAY. THE NOSE GEAR ENCOUNTERED A SIDE LOAD AND FAILED.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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