Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CHI88LA149

GRAFTON, WI, USA

Aircraft #1

N2496K

PIPER PA-38-112

Analysis

WHILE LANDING AT A 1,900' SOD AIRSTRIP WITH A 10 KNOT CROSSWIND, THE AIRCRAFT SWERVED TO THE LEFT, RAN OFF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK SOME SMALL TREES AND SHRUBS. THE PILOT LACKED TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN LOW WING AIRCRAFT AND LACKED FAMILIARITY WITH THAT PARTICULAR AIRCRAFT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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