N2545APIPER PA-38-112 1989-07-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-38-112 S/N: 38-7A0746

Summary

On July 10, 1989, a Piper PA-38-112 (N2545A) was involved in an incident near Indianapolis, IN. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BY THE PILOT. THE STUDENT PILOT'S LACK OF FLIGHT EXPERIENCE CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI89LA130. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2545A.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 10, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89LA130
Location
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Event ID
20001213X28769
Coordinates
39.670509, -86.130653
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BY THE PILOT. THE STUDENT PILOT'S LACK OF FLIGHT EXPERIENCE CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
38-7A0746
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
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO BOX 198
Status
Deregistered
City
BATES CITY
State / Zip Code
MO 64011-0198
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# CHI89LA130