Casualties unknown

Student and Instructor Pilot Experience Runway Excursion During Landing Practice (N6996K)

Mason, MI, US

On July 14, 1983, a Piper PA-20 (registration N6996K) operated by Davis Groh was involved in an aviation accident near Mason, MI. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During landing practice, a student pilot flared high, leading to a long rollout. Uneven brake application caused the aircraft to veer right and damage the right wing.

Incident Overview

A student pilot and a certified flight instructor (CFI) were practicing landings in the student's aircraft. The aircraft was equipped with brakes only on the left side. During one landing, the student flared high, and the CFI added power to recover. After touchdown, the rollout consumed a large portion of the runway, prompting the CFI to instruct the student to apply brakes to slow the aircraft.

Sequence of Events

The brakes were applied unevenly. As a result, the aircraft veered to the right. The right wing ultimately sustained damage. No other details about the extent of the damage or any injuries were provided.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft involved was a student-owned single-engine airplane with brakes only on the left side. The specific make, model, and registration were not disclosed.

Conclusion

The incident involved a loss of directional control during the landing rollout, attributed to uneven brake application following a high flare and long touchdown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Jul 1983 Piper PA-20 accident near Mason, MI?

During landing practice, a student pilot flared high, leading to a long rollout. Uneven brake application caused the aircraft to veer right and damage the right wing.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Jul 1983 involved a Piper PA-20, registration N6996K, operated by Davis Groh, at Mason, MI.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X43681. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.