Casualties unknown

1998-09-28: Piper PA-34-220T (N9267W) — Marshall, MI

Marshall, MI, US

On September 28, 1998, a Piper PA-34-220T (registration N9267W) was involved in an aviation accident near Marshall, MI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot-in-command (CFI)'s inadequate supervision of the student, his not obtaining control of the airplane, and his lack of total experience in the type of operation. A factor was the dual student's not maintaining control of the airplane. 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 aborted the landing, causing the airplane to yaw and roll right. The instructor could not establish a climb, and the aircraft impacted terrain. The instructor had no prior experience in multi-engine dual instruction.

Incident Overview

A flight instructor and a student were conducting a training session when the student initiated a simulated engine-out landing. During the approach, the student performed an aborted landing, which resulted in the airplane yawing and rolling to the right. The instructor assumed control of the aircraft but was unable to establish a climb. Subsequently, the airplane impacted the terrain.

Instructor Background

In a written statement, the instructor reported having no previous experience in providing dual instruction in multi-engine airplanes. This was a factor noted in the context of the incident.

Aircraft Examination

After the accident, an inspection of the airplane was conducted. The examination found no pre-accident anomalies, indicating that mechanical issues were not a contributing factor.

Sequence of Events

The incident occurred during a training exercise involving a simulated engine failure. The student was practicing a landing with one engine inoperative. When the student initiated a go-around (aborted landing), the aircraft began to yaw and roll right. The instructor took over the controls but could not arrest the descent or initiate a climb, leading to impact with the ground.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X11032. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.