Casualties unknown

1984-08-14: Piper PA-38-112 (N4332E) — New Castle, PA

New Castle, PA, US

On August 14, 1984, a Piper PA-38-112 (registration N4332E) was involved in an aviation accident near New Castle, PA. 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 training flight, a student pilot veered right on takeoff. Despite corrective inputs from the student and CFI, the aircraft exited the runway, struck a drainage ditch, and nosed over.

Incident Overview

A certified flight instructor (CFI) was providing instruction to a student pilot with approximately 10 hours of flight experience. The flight involved practicing touch-and-go landings at an unidentified airport.

Sequence of Events

During the second takeoff of the session, power was applied for the takeoff roll. Shortly after, the aircraft began to veer to the right side of the runway. The student pilot attempted to correct the deviation by applying full right rudder, which engages nosewheel steering. Simultaneously, the CFI applied full left rudder and left brake while reducing engine power (retarding the throttle). Despite these combined control inputs, the aircraft continued veering to the right, departed the runway surface, and struck a drainage ditch. The impact caused the aircraft to nose over.

Operator and Aircraft Information

The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, engine count, or operator. No information is provided regarding injuries, fatalities, or damage extent. The date, time of day, weather conditions, and air traffic control involvement are also unspecified.

Investigation Status

No probable cause has been stated in the source material. The incident appears to be under review, but no conclusions or contributing factors are provided.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X40873. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.