Casualties unknown

1996-01-28: Piper PA-30 (N7358Y) — Hilo, HI

Hilo, HI, US

On January 28, 1996, a Piper PA-30 (registration N7358Y) was involved in an aviation accident near Hilo, HI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Inadequate supervision of the student pilot by the flight instructor during an attempted go-around from a balked landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a distance remaining marker. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During a simulated engine-out landing, a student pilot flared too high. The instructor called for a go-around, but the aircraft yawed left, veered off the runway, and struck a distance marker.

Incident Overview

A flight instructor reported that a student pilot was occupying the left seat and handling the controls during a landing approach. The left engine was set to idle to simulate zero thrust. The student pilot flared the aircraft too high above the runway, prompting the instructor to call for a go-around.

Go-Around and Loss of Control

When the student pilot advanced the power on the right engine, the aircraft yawed approximately 30 degrees to the left. The flight instructor then took control of the aircraft and reduced both engines to idle. The aircraft veered off the runway to the left, about 5,000 feet from the landing threshold.

Ground Impact

The aircraft landed in a grassy area adjacent to the runway. During the excursion, the right wing struck a distance remaining marker approximately 3 feet inboard from the wing tip. The flight instructor regained control and brought the aircraft to a stop in the grass.

Investigation

The incident was reported by the flight instructor. The report did not specify any injuries, damage extent, or other contributing factors. The aircraft's type, registration, and operator were not disclosed.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X05164. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.