On April 17, 1983, a Piper PA-28 (registration CGBOA) operated by Air Boreal was involved in an aviation accident near St. Marys, GA. 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 private pilot and his instructor overran the runway during a touch-and-go landing practice when the pilot aborted the takeoff after a hard landing, and there was insufficient runway remaining to stop.
Incident Details
A private pilot and his Canadian flight instructor were conducting a training flight, practicing a soft-field touch-and-go landing. The private pilot was pursuing a commercial certificate. During the landing in a crosswind, the pilot allowed the aircraft to contact the runway three times, with the final touchdown being harder than intended.
Sequence of Events
After the third touchdown, the pilot observed trees at the end of the runway and elected to abort the takeoff portion of the touch-and-go. He applied the brakes. By the time the flight instructor realized the situation, there was insufficient remaining runway to either take off or stop without overrunning. The aircraft continued off the runway and struck a ditch.
What happened in the 17 Apr 1983 Piper PA-28 accident near St. Marys, GA?
A private pilot and his instructor overran the runway during a touch-and-go landing practice when the pilot aborted the takeoff after a hard landing, and there was insufficient runway remaining to stop.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 17 Apr 1983 involved a Piper PA-28, registration CGBOA, operated by Air Boreal, at St. Marys, GA.
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