NONE · PIPER PA-38-112 · 1989-12-28 · GRIFFITH, IN, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI90LA051
Event ID
20001213X29937
Type
Accident
Date
1989-12-28
Location
GRIFFITH, IN, USA
Coordinates
41.520854, -87.419113
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-38-112
Registration
N2605P
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
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.