On July 29, 1988, a Piper J-3 (registration N92483) operated by Stewart's Aircraft Service was involved in an aviation accident near Waynesville, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The instructor pilot's failure to maintain adequate aircraft control and visual lookout. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a dual instructional flight for takeoff and landing practice, the instructor pilot lost control, and the aircraft departed the runway, striking a fence and stopping in a cornfield.
Overview
A dual instructional flight aimed at practicing takeoffs and landings with a pre-solo student ended in a runway excursion. The instructor pilot failed to maintain adequate aircraft control and visual lookout, causing the aircraft to depart the right side of the runway. The aircraft subsequently struck a fence and came to rest in an adjacent cornfield.
Sequence of Events
The flight was conducted for the purpose of takeoff and landing practice. During the maneuver, the aircraft veered off the right side of the runway. It struck a fence before coming to a stop in a cornfield. No further details about the timing or specific phase of flight were provided.
Pilot Report
The instructor pilot reported that a 10-knot left crosswind was present at the time of the incident. Additionally, the pilot noted that restricted visibility due to sunglare was a contributing factor to the loss of control.
Probable cause
The instructor pilot's failure to maintain adequate aircraft control and visual lookout.