N2485NPIPER PA-38-112 1988-07-03 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-38-112 S/N: 79A0867

Summary

On July 03, 1988, a Piper PA-38-112 (N2485N) was involved in an accident near Hamm Lake, MN. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: LOSS OF CONTROL IN FLIGHT, EITHER BY THE STUDENT OR BY THE INSTRUCTOR, AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT TO ALLOW FOR A RECOVERY, BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, BEFORE THE RESULTING OUT OF CONTROL DESCENT CAUSED THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE TO STRIKE THE TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI88FA153. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2485N.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 3, 1988
NTSB Number
CHI88FA153
Location
HAMM LAKE , MN
Event ID
20001213X26160
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF CONTROL IN FLIGHT, EITHER BY THE STUDENT OR BY THE INSTRUCTOR, AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT TO ALLOW FOR A RECOVERY, BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, BEFORE THE RESULTING OUT OF CONTROL DESCENT CAUSED THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE TO STRIKE THE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
79A0867
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1997
Model / ICAO
PA-38-112 PA38
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
5952 72ND ST NE
Status
Deregistered
City
CANDO
State / Zip Code
ND 58324-9234
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# CHI88FA153