Casualties unknown

1983-03-06: Piper PA-38-112 (N2528N) — Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, NC, US

On March 6, 1983, a Piper PA-38-112 (registration N2528N) was involved in an aviation accident near Charlotte, NC. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During a touch-and-go landing, a student pilot's aircraft developed a high sink rate, touched down off the left side of the runway, porpoised, veered left, and collided with a tree.

Incident Details

A student pilot, after performing airwork for approximately one hour, returned to the airfield for touch-and-go landings. After several successful landings, the pilot initiated another approach. During the landing, the aircraft developed a high sink rate and touched down off the left side of the runway. The aircraft then porpoised and veered left. The pilot did not attempt to return to the runway but continued onward, resulting in the left wing colliding with a tree during the landing roll.

Conditions

The weather was visual meteorological conditions (VMC), and no flight plan was filed. The pilot was a student pilot. No other details about the aircraft, location, or date were provided.

Outcome

The aircraft collided with a tree, but no information about injuries or damage was given in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X42340. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.