Casualties unknown

1996-07-02: Piper PA-44-180 (N2931V) — M. I. Air Corp. — Redlands, CA

Redlands, CA, US

On July 2, 1996, a Piper PA-44-180 (registration N2931V) operated by M. I. Air Corp. was involved in an aviation accident near Redlands, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the CFI's delayed remedial action by not preventing the airplane's departure from the runway, and his failure to maintain airspeed sufficient to avoid stalling during an attempted low altitude climbing turn. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During a multiengine training flight, the instructor cut power to the right engine on takeoff roll, leading to loss of control. The airplane veered left off the runway, then lifted off and stalled before crashing back onto the runway.

Incident Overview

A certified flight instructor (CFI) was providing instruction to a multiengine student with seven hours of flight experience. The purpose of the flight was to practice procedures for engine power loss during the ground roll portion of takeoff.

Sequence of Events

During the takeoff acceleration, the CFI reduced power to the right engine and subsequently restored it. The student then lost control of the airplane, causing it to veer left and depart the runway into bushes. The CFI took over the controls and attempted to steer the airplane back onto the runway by applying right rudder pressure to avoid colliding with bushes and obstacles on the left side.

While airborne, the CFI observed obstacles ahead and attempted to fly over them at an airspeed between 75 and 80 knots. The airplane lifted off the ground, and the CFI initiated a right bank. Shortly thereafter, the airplane stalled and crashed onto the runway.

Conclusion

The accident occurred during a training exercise focused on engine-out procedures. No further details from the official source are available.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X06273. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.