Casualties unknown

Airplane Overturns After Collision During Go-Around (N69161)

Lebanon, OH, US

On May 19, 1988, a Piper PA-28-161 (registration N69161) operated by John E. Turba was involved in an aviation accident near Lebanon, OH. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a full-stop landing with a quartering tailwind, the pilot touched down halfway, bounced, initiated a go-around, and the airplane veered left, colliding with two parked planes and a van before overturning.

Accident Overview

The pilot was conducting a full-stop landing approach with a quartering right tailwind. According to the pilot, he had been previously instructed to always land on Runway 27 and take off from Runway 09 at the airport. Witnesses reported that the airplane touched down approximately halfway down the runway.

The pilot stated that after touchdown, the airplane bounced, prompting him to initiate a go-around. During the go-around, the airplane departed the runway to the left. It subsequently collided with two parked airplanes and a van before coming to a stop upside down.

The pilot reported that his passenger was seated in the left seat at the time of the accident. The aircraft came to rest inverted after the collision sequence.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 May 1988 Piper PA-28-161 accident near Lebanon, OH?

During a full-stop landing with a quartering tailwind, the pilot touched down halfway, bounced, initiated a go-around, and the airplane veered left, colliding with two parked planes and a van before overturning.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 May 1988 involved a Piper PA-28-161, registration N69161, operated by John E. Turba, at Lebanon, OH.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X25615. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.