Casualties unknown

Student Pilot's Solo Flight Ends with Hangar Strike (N6003W)

Endicott, NY, US

On August 24, 1983, a Piper PA-28-140 (registration N6003W) operated by Kenneth J. Erdman was involved in an aviation accident near Endicott, NY. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During solo touch-and-go landing practice, a student pilot's aircraft veered left on landing roll. Despite applying right rudder, the aircraft continued left, and after throttling up for 400 feet, struck a hangar, damaging a parked Cessna 177.

Introduction

A student pilot conducting solo touch-and-go landing practice experienced a loss of directional control during the landing roll. The aircraft veered to the left, and despite corrective inputs, it continued off the runway, striking a T-hangar. A parked airplane inside the hangar sustained damage.

Sequence of Events

The student pilot was on a solo flight, practicing touch-and-go landings. While on the landing roll, the aircraft veered to the left. The student stated that he applied right rudder, but the aircraft continued to the left. According to reports, the student applied brakes to stop, but instead advanced the throttle for approximately 400 feet. Subsequently, the aircraft struck a T-hangar. A Cessna 177, registration N3401T, which was parked inside the hangar, was also damaged.

Aftermath

The aircraft that struck the hangar and the parked Cessna 177 both sustained damage. No further details about the extent of damage or any injuries were provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Aug 1983 Piper PA-28-140 accident near Endicott, NY?

During solo touch-and-go landing practice, a student pilot's aircraft veered left on landing roll. Despite applying right rudder, the aircraft continued left, and after throttling up for 400 feet, struck a hangar, damaging a parked Cessna 177.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Aug 1983 involved a Piper PA-28-140, registration N6003W, operated by Kenneth J. Erdman, at Endicott, NY.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X44337. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.