# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-38-112: Loss of control - on ground/water NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 1 of 2 · 62 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB LAX07CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA105.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2007 · N2489P · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB NYC05LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA063.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Hamburg, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2005 · N2368E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. - [NTSB MIA04CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA091.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Carthage, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2004 · N2484A · Substantial damage > The failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the airplane departing the runway and impacting with terrain. A factor related to this accident was the student pilot's lack of total flight experience. - [NTSB LAX03CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA269.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Joshua Tree, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2003 · N2318L · Substantial damage > the student pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB LAX00LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA149.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2000 · N2500T · Substantial damage > The student pilot's loss of directional control on takeoff that resulted in a collision with a taxiway surface. - [NTSB CHI97LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA169.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1997 · N2455F · Substantial damage > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain proper runway alignment during a go-around (aborted landing). Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare for landing, the reduced light conditions at… - [NTSB FTW97LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA152.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Stillwater, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1997 · N194BA · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground swerve and collapse of the nose gear. The crosswind was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI95LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA280.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Champaign, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N381AV · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. - [NTSB FTW95LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA215.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Corpus Christi, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1995 · N23557 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. - [NTSB LAX95LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA099.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Rosamond, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1995 · N9905T · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. Soft terrain beside the runway was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX94LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA049.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1993 · N2346G · Substantial damage > was the student pilot's improper use of the rudder. The student pilot's lack of total experience was a factor in this accident. - [NTSB CHI93LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA113.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1993 · N2440T · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB NYC93LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA030.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Monroeville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1992 · N2503L · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper compensation for adverse wind conditions during landing, resulting in a loss of directional control and subsequent departure from the runway and collision with trees. Factor related to the accident was: the unfavorable winds. - [NTSB BFO92LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA084.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1992 · N9218T · Substantial damage > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the student's improper recovery from a bounced landing and proximity of the tree. - [NTSB CHI91LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA289.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1991 · N11BA · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgement of the landing flare and not maintaining directional control during a landing touchdown and roll. A factor was the pilot's lack of total expereince. - [NTSB NYC91LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA208.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1991 · N2507B · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in the airplane departing the runway and impacted with the terrain. - [NTSB CHI91LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA239.md): Piper PA-38 · Bridgewater, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1991 · N6373A · Substantial damage > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was a fence. - [NTSB CHI91LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA276.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Monticello, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1991 · N2587N · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's (CFI) delayed remedial action. Related factors are the gusty crosswind, the student pilot's lack of total experience, inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, and the cfi's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB LAX91LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA189.md): Piper PA 38-112 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1991 · N2578L · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control and inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's overconfidence in his ability while analyzing the forecast… - [NTSB MIA91LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA104.md): Piper PA-38-112 · La Belle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1991 · N25459 · Substantial damage > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the fact that the pilot diverted his attention when he pulled the parking brake handle to apply the brakes. - [NTSB FTW90LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA140.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1990 · N9215T · Substantial damage > Student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB LAX90LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA005.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1989 · N2515T · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the cross wind condition. - [NTSB CHI89LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA130.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1989 · N2545A · Substantial damage > Improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control by the pilot. The student pilot's lack of flight experience contributed to the accident. - [NTSB LAX89LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA227.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Julian, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1989 · N23687 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to select the proper runway for existing wind conditions and to execute a go-around when touchdown at the proper point was not accomplished. - [NTSB CHI89LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA074.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Griffith, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1989 · N9223T · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind condition and maintain directional control during the landing. The airplane departed the runway and nosed over in soft terrain. Contributing to the accident was the student's lack of recent… - [NTSB CHI89LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA067.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Allegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1989 · N9504T · Substantial damage > Improper use of flight controls by the student pilot, which resulted in his loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground swerve; and the instructor pilot's (cfi's) inadequate supervision. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind condition,… - [NTSB MIA89IA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89IA028.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Vero Beach, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1988 · N2391G · Minor damage > The plt stated that on landing rollout, the acft veered off the left side of the runway and as it was slowing down, hit a depression in the ground and the left main gear collapsed. The acft then spun around and came to rest. - [NTSB LAX89LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA016.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1988 · N25619 · Destroyed > In both his oral and written statements, the student pilot stated that during the landing roll he lost directional control of the airplane. The student attempted to make a go-around, but before becoming airborne the airplane veered to the left of the runway… - [NTSB ATL88LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA224.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Reidsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1988 · N26045 · Substantial damage > The student plt rprtd that while landing, the airplane began to veer to the left. Subsequently, it ran off the left side of the rwy & into a ditch. A crosswind was blowing from the left at the time. The operator rprtd that tire marks from the nose & right… - [NTSB CHI88LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA149.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Grafton, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1988 · N2496K · Substantial damage > 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… - [NTSB MIA88FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA191.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1988 · N2387T · Substantial damage > The 25 yr old student plt was practicing take-offs & ldgs on rwy 11L in preparation for his pvt plt flt test. When he departed, about 1.9 hrs prior to the accident, the winds were 090 degs at 13 knts. At the time of the accident the winds had increased to 18… - [NTSB FTW88LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA086.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1988 · N9213T · Substantial damage > The student pilot lost directional control on the takeoff ground run and the aircraft was damaged after it ran off the runway. The reported weather showed a 90 degree left crosswind at 12 knots velocity with gusts to 20 knots. The plt did not file an acc… - [NTSB CHI88LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA069.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1988 · N2359K · Substantial damage > Student pilot stated that airplane went off runway at 50 KIAS after losing control during landing rollout. Airplane sustained substantial damaged when nose gear collapsed. - [NTSB FTW88LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA071.md): Piper PA-38-112 · San Benito, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1988 · N24447 · Substantial damage > The student plt was making a touch and go on his second solo flt. After the flaps were retracted and the power was increased, the acft veered to the right and hit a runway light. The acft then continued into the dirt beside the runway where the nose gear… - [NTSB FTW88LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA067.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Washington, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1988 · N9331T · Substantial damage > The student pilot received dual instruction in crosswind takeoffs and landings after which the instructor pilot deplaned to observe the student. The student lost directional control on the first takeoff attempt and the aircraft collided with a ditch after… - [NTSB LAX88LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA107.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1988 · N25732 · Substantial damage > The student pilot was on his second supervised solo and had executed a go-around on his first attempted touch & go maneuver. The plt reentered the traffic pattern and landed on runway 34L. The airplane exited to the left of the runway onto the grass. With the… - [NTSB CHI88DEP03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEP03.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jan 24, 1988 · N25760 · Substantial damage > The aircraft experienced a loss of control during the takeoff portion of a touch and go. The aircraft departed the runway and struck a snowbank collapsing the nose gear. The aircraft was substantially damaged. - [NTSB CHI87LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA223.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Joliet, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1987 · N6320A · Substantial damage > The aircraft landed on what the pilot thought was a runway. He stated that on short final the aircraft floated before touching down and consequently there was not enough room to make a go-around. After touchdown, he braked hard and the aircraft swerved left… - [NTSB MIA87LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA183.md): Piper PA-38 · Miramar, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1987 · N2537N · Substantial damage > The student plt was conducting solo touch & go ldgs when directional control of the acft was lost & the acft left the rwy & collided with a rwy designator sign during the ldg phase. - [NTSB LAX87LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA204.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1987 · N2315V · Substantial damage > During an instructional flt, the student plt had control of the acft during a soft field take-off. The student did not keep the acft aligned with the centerline even after the instructor told the student to add right rudder to stop the drift. Just prior to… - [NTSB MKC87LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA097.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Marshfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1987 · N2595B · Substantial damage > The PIC made an uneventful cross country flt and touchdown to his destination arpt. During the rollout aft lndg, the PIC rptd a gust 90 degrees fm the left forced the acft to veer left and off the rwy. Tall grass was encountered aft the acft dptd the rwy… - [NTSB CHI87LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA064.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Decatur, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1987 · N2536A · Substantial damage > Following taxi to rwy 36, the plt stated that he completed an engine run-up. On the takeoff roll, the acft swerved to the left before colliding with a snowbank approximately 800 feet from the apch end of the rwy. According to the plt, opposite rudder was… - [NTSB DEN86LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA202.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1986 · N2355A · Substantial damage > According to the plt, the flt proceeded normally until he arrived at an airstrip sw of Minot for a landing. Several low approaches were made before he elected to land. He said that after the touchdown and during his landing roll, the acft swerved and went… - [NTSB MIA86LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA178.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1986 · N2378D · Substantial damage > The student plt stated that he was attempting a practice soft-field takeoff from rwy 18. Just prior to rotation the main gear contacted a bump in the airstrip and the acft drifted to the left. The acft continued left where it struck trees alongside the rwy.… - [NTSB LAX86LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA165.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1986 · N91301 · Substantial damage > A PA-38 lost directional control during a takeoff with both the student and instructor pilot at the controls. The aircraft sustained substantial damage but both pilots were uninjured. The wind was 90 degrees crosswind at 10 knots gusting to 15 knots. The… - [NTSB MKC86LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA056.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1986 · N25735 · Substantial damage > The student pilot stated he was on the takeoff roll for a practice flight when he lost directional control and ran off the left edge of the runway and stayed there until it impacted a taxi/intersection sign. - [NTSB CHI85LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA131.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1985 · N2365F · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a snowbank during takeoff after the plt lost directional control. The takeoff was attempted on rwy 22. The wind was from 180 degrees at 13 KTS. - [NTSB NYC84LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA131.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Forty Fort, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1984 · N23217 · Substantial damage > During a supervised solo flt, the student plt had difficulty with directional control on his 6th landing. Subsequently, the acft swerved & the landing gear and wing were damaged. - [NTSB LAX84LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA218.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Sonoma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1984 · N23882 · Substantial damage > The student plt had previously soloed on 12/4/83 & had accumulated about 30 hrs of total time of which 3.7 hrs were solo. Just prior to the accident flt, the student's instructor had flown with him & he had completed 4 landings on that flt. The student then… - [NTSB NYC84LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA084.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Easton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1984 · N91332 · Substantial damage > The student plt on his first solo flt veered off the rwy into a snowbank and nosed over. The plt said a puddle of water on the rwy contributed to the beginning of the swerve and he could not recover. 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