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Student Pilot Veers Off Runway During Touch-and-Go Landing (N1839T)

Indiana, PA, US

On September 30, 2007, a Piper PA-28-140 (registration N1839T) operated by Haski Aviation Corp. was involved in an aviation accident near Indiana, PA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A student pilot in a Piper PA-28-140 lost directional control during a touch-and-go landing on runway 28, departing the left side and coming to rest in a ravine. Damage was sustained but no mechanical failures were found.

Accident Details

A student pilot was performing a touch-and-go landing in a Piper PA-28-140 on runway 28. The runway, composed of asphalt, measures 4,001 feet in length and 75 feet in width. After touchdown, the airplane veered to the left. The student pilot attempted to correct by applying right rudder and brake, but the airplane continued off the left side of the runway. It then traversed a grass area before coming to rest in a small ravine.

Damage Assessment

Postaccident inspection revealed damage to the right wing, firewall, and nose gear of the aircraft. No other damage was reported.

Mechanical Examination

A postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that could have contributed to the loss of directional control.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Sept 2007 Piper PA-28-140 accident near Indiana, PA?

A student pilot in a Piper PA-28-140 lost directional control during a touch-and-go landing on runway 28, departing the left side and coming to rest in a ravine. Damage was sustained but no mechanical failures were found.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Sept 2007 involved a Piper PA-28-140, registration N1839T, operated by Haski Aviation Corp., at Indiana, PA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20071104X01720. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.