N9223T

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-38-112 S/N: 38-78A0282

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 15, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89LA074
Location
GRIFFITH, IN
Event ID
20001213X28064
Coordinates
41.520442, -87.420158
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSSWIND CONDITION AND MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING. THE AIRPLANE DEPARTED THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER IN SOFT TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE STUDENT'S LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N9223T
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
38-78A0282
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA-38-112 PA38
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GREAT NORTHERN ACFT SLS INC
Address
730 E MAIN STE 102
Status
Deregistered
City
BILLINGS
State / Zip Code
MT 59105
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# CHI89LA074