NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N8578L and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB GAA17CA331Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHood River, ORThe pilot's failure to visually check the fuel level prior to takeoff and subsequent mismanagement of the available fuel supply during numerous glider tow flights.NTSB LAX00LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportColeville, CAthe tow plane pilot's inadequate airplane performance calculations.
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N8578L and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20170611005339ALanding: Approach · Hood River, ORWhile returning to airport after releasing glider at 3000' PIC noted aircraft was at 2 hours of operaton on engine tach meter. At start or day PIC estimated he had roughly 2 hours of fuel onboard. When he checked the visual indicator it showed no fuel. He was…Accident 20000617008099ATo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Coleville, CA(-23) On June 17, 2000 at 1500 hours PDT Piper N8578L collided with a fence on takeoff from a dirt field near Coleville, CA. The a/c being operated as a tow plane suffered substantial damage. The glider being recovered from the field was able to release and…
Service difficulty reports · 1
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