Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CHI82DA315

NEW HAVEN, IL, USA

Aircraft #1

N25814

PIPER PA-38

Analysis

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT BEFORE DEPARTING ON A ROUTINE PIPE LINE PATROL, HE OBTAINED A WEATHER BRIEFING. AFTER ABOUT 30 MINUTES OF FLIGHT, THE VISIBILITY BEGAN TO DECREASE DUE TO GROUND FOG. THE PILOT ELECTED TO LAND ON A GRAVEL ROAD. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE LEFT WING STRUCK TALL GRASS AND THE AIRCRAFT SWERVED INTO A DITCH.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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