N9765TPIPER PA-38 1991-12-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-38 S/N: 78A0194

Summary

On December 08, 1991, a Piper PA-38 (N9765T) was involved in an incident near Talkeetna, AK. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE FOLLOWING AN ABORTED TAKEOFF, WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING AND THE SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF OPERATION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC92LA026. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9765T.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 8, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC92LA026
Location
TALKEETNA, AK
Event ID
20001212X18537
Coordinates
62.449146, -149.789566
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE FOLLOWING AN ABORTED TAKEOFF, WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING AND THE SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF OPERATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
78A0194
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA-38 PA38
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO BOX 436
Status
Deregistered
City
KOTZEBUE
State / Zip Code
AK 99752-0436
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC92LA026