N2412N

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-38 S/N: 38-79A0829

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 28, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL90LA021
Location
LAFAYETTE, GA
Event ID
20001213X29540
Coordinates
34.699707, -85.280792
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF, WHEN THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO VEER LEFT DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO INSPECT THE AIRPLANE WHEEL FOR DAMAGE AFTER IT DROPPED OFF THE RUNWAY DURING TAXI.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2412N
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
38-79A0829
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
PA-38 PA38
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DEES WILLIAM JR
Address
8710 DK ROAD PO BOX 85
Status
Deregistered
City
ST ELMO
State / Zip Code
AL 36568
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# ATL90LA021