Casualties unknown

Student Pilot Loses Directional Control During Takeoff, Aircraft Damaged in Runway Excursion (N9213T)

Grand Prairie, TX, US

On April 2, 1988, a Piper PA-38-112 (registration N9213T) was involved in an aviation accident near Grand Prairie, TX. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A student pilot lost directional control during takeoff ground run in crosswind conditions, causing the aircraft to run off the runway and sustain damage.

Event Description

During the takeoff ground run, a student pilot lost directional control of the aircraft. The aircraft subsequently departed the runway surface, resulting in damage. The specific details of the aircraft model, registration, and location were not provided in the report.

Weather Conditions

Weather at the time of the event indicated a crosswind from the left at a 90-degree angle. The wind velocity was reported as 12 knots with gusts reaching 20 knots.

Pilot Information

The pilot involved was a student pilot. The flight time recorded in the report was obtained from the pilot's most recent medical application, which was submitted on March 4, 1988. This recorded flight time may not represent the pilot's total flight experience at the time of the occurrence. Additionally, the pilot did not file an accident report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Apr 1988 Piper PA-38-112 accident near Grand Prairie, TX?

A student pilot lost directional control during takeoff ground run in crosswind conditions, causing the aircraft to run off the runway and sustain damage.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Apr 1988 involved a Piper PA-38-112, registration N9213T, at Grand Prairie, TX.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X25473. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.