Casualties unknown

1987-01-17: Piper PA-38-112 (N2430G) — Randolph, NH

Randolph, NH, US

On January 17, 1987, a Piper PA-38-112 (registration N2430G) was involved in an aviation accident near Randolph, NH. 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

A student pilot became disoriented during a cross-country instructional flight and attempted a precautionary landing on a road. The aircraft struck a guy wire during descent and then hit a telephone pole during rollout, resulting in substantial damage.

Flight Details

A student pilot was conducting a cross-country instructional flight. During the flight, the pilot became disoriented and decided to return to the departure airport. Noticing that fuel levels were running low, the pilot began searching for an airport to land and refuel, as well as to determine the aircraft's location.

Incident Sequence

Unable to locate an airport, the pilot chose to make a precautionary landing on a road. During the descent, the aircraft collided with a guy wire. After touchdown, during the landing rollout, the left wing struck a telephone pole.

Result

The aircraft sustained substantial damage as a result of the collisions. No further details about injuries or the specific aircraft type were provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X30147. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.