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
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