On February 10, 1988, a Piper PA-38-112 (registration N25732) operated by Bud Walen Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Van Nuys, CA. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a supervised solo flight, a student pilot executed a go-around, landed, then attempted another takeoff with full flaps. After retracting flaps, the airplane settled and hit three parked planes. The pilot sustained minor injuries.
Accident Description
A student pilot on his second supervised solo flight was performing touch-and-go maneuvers. After a go-around on the first attempt, he reentered the traffic pattern and landed on Runway 34L. The airplane exited the runway to the left onto grass. With flaps fully extended, the pilot added full power for another takeoff. Shortly after liftoff, the pilot fully retracted the flaps. The airplane then settled to the ground and collided with three parked airplanes.
Pilot Report
The student pilot sustained minor injuries. He reported that he did not experience any airplane preimpact malfunctions or failures.
What happened in the 10 Feb 1988 Piper PA-38-112 accident near Van Nuys, CA?
During a supervised solo flight, a student pilot executed a go-around, landed, then attempted another takeoff with full flaps. After retracting flaps, the airplane settled and hit three parked planes. The pilot sustained minor injuries.
Were there any fatalities in the 10 Feb 1988 Piper PA-38-112 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 10 Feb 1988 involved a Piper PA-38-112, registration N25732, operated by Bud Walen Aviation, at Van Nuys, CA.
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