On August 1, 1988, a Piper PA-22-108 (registration N4982Z) operated by Rau, Dale J. was involved in an aviation accident near Cheboygan, MI. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
Aircraft experienced a hard right wing drop shortly after departure, resulting in the wingtip striking the ground and skidding off the runway side before coming to a stop.
The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft departed the airport. At an altitude of approximately 30 feet above the ground, the right wing dropped abruptly. The pilot attempted to correct the attitude and regain control, but was unable to prevent the right wingtip from striking the surface.
Following the impact, the aircraft skidded off the right side of the runway before coming to a complete stop.
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