N38329PIPER PA-38 1989-06-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-38 S/N: 38-79A1124

Summary

On June 04, 1989, a Piper PA-38 (N38329) was involved in an incident near Buffalo, MN. 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: MISJUDGEMENT OF ALTITUDE AND DISTANCE BY THE STUDENT AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT BY THE INSTRUCTOR (CFI). CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS, HIGH VEGETATION (GRASS), AND A DITCH.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MKC89LA124. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N38329.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 4, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89LA124
Location
BUFFALO, MN
Event ID
20001213X28627
Coordinates
45.170978, -93.860603
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

MISJUDGEMENT OF ALTITUDE AND DISTANCE BY THE STUDENT AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT BY THE INSTRUCTOR (CFI). CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS, HIGH VEGETATION (GRASS), AND A DITCH.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
38-79A1124
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-38 PA38
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MARSH TERRY
Address
RT 2 BOX 43
Status
Deregistered
City
BUFFALO
State / Zip Code
MN 55313
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# MKC89LA124