On February 7, 1982, a Piper PA-28-180 (registration N8280W) operated by John A. Macy was involved in an aviation accident near Prosser, WA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A student pilot landed on Runway 25 with a 5-knot tailwind from 090 degrees. After nosewheel touchdown, the aircraft veered left. The pilot overcorrected with rudder inputs, causing the plane to depart the runway and hit a ditch, resulting in nose gear failure and minor damage.
Incident Description
A student pilot returned from a local flight and landed on Runway 25. The wind was from 090 degrees at 5 knots. The landing proceeded without difficulty until the nosewheel touched down. At that point, the aircraft began to veer to the left. The pilot reported that he applied right rudder to correct, but overcorrected, then overcorrected with left rudder. The aircraft departed the runway and struck a ditch. No other vehicles or obstacles were involved, and no injuries were reported.
Aircraft Damage
The impact caused the nose gear to fail. The left wing sustained a dent. Minor damage was also noted to the propeller and the engine cowling. The extent of damage beyond these items was not specified.
What happened in the 7 Feb 1982 Piper PA-28-180 accident near Prosser, WA?
A student pilot landed on Runway 25 with a 5-knot tailwind from 090 degrees. After nosewheel touchdown, the aircraft veered left. The pilot overcorrected with rudder inputs, causing the plane to depart the runway and hit a ditch, resulting in nose gear failure and minor damage.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 7 Feb 1982 involved a Piper PA-28-180, registration N8280W, operated by John A. Macy, at Prosser, WA.
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