N2605P

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-38-112 S/N: 38-79A1043

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, December 28, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI90LA051
Location
GRIFFITH, IN
Event ID
20001213X29937
Coordinates
41.520854, -87.419113
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND HIS IMPROPER USE OF (NORMAL) BRAKES. HIS DECISION TO MAKE A RUNNING TAKEOFF, HIS LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE, AND THE SNOWBANK WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2605P
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
38-79A1043
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1999
Model / ICAO
PA-38-112 PA38
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NORDMEYER ROBERT W
Address
12015 MARINE DR # 241
Status
Deregistered
City
MARYSVILLE
State / Zip Code
WA 98271
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# CHI90LA051