# NTSB CHI98LA364: Piper PA-34-220T, N9267W, Marshall, MI, September 28, 1998 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: September 28, 1998, 18:35 local (22:35 UTC) - Place: Marshall, MI - Coordinates: 42.260875, -84.949897 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.2609&lon=-84.9499&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report January 28, 2000 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 44046 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI98LA364 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/44046/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA364 ## Probable cause 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. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - in flight, landing - aborted - aircraft control - not maintained, dual student (contributing factor) - aircraft control - not obtained, dual student (contributing factor) - supervision - inadequate, dual student (cause) - lack of total experience, pilot in command (contributing factor) - In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled ## Analysis During a simulated engine out landing, the student initiated an aborted landing. The airplane yawed and rolled right. The instructor pilot took control of the airplane; however, was unable to establish a climb and the airplane impacted the terrain. The instructor's written statement indicated no previous experience in giving dual instruction in multi-engine airplanes. An inspection of the airplane failed to reveal any pre-accident anomalies. ## Factual narrative On September 28, 1998, at 1835 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-34-220T, N9267W, registered to Western Michigan University of Battle Creek, Michigan, sustained substantial damage during an aborted landing attempt at Marshall, Michigan. The instructor pilot stated that when the student applied power in an attempt to abort the landing, one engine did not respond and directional control was lost. Neither the commercial rated instructor or private rated student reported injuries. The dual instructional 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file. The flight departed Battle Creek, at 1755. Both the instructor pilot and dual student said in their written statements that on the attempt to abort the landing the airplane yawed and rolled to the right. The instructor took over control from the student, raised the flaps and landing gear; however, said that he was unable to regain control and establish a climb. When he realized that continued flight was not possible, he reduced the power, after which the airplane impacted the terrain. In the pilot-in-command (CFI)'s written statement he indicated total experience in this make and model airplane of 24 hours, with 15 hours pilot-in-command and no previous dual given. He also listed no previous dual given in multi-engine airplanes prior to the accident flight.. Subsequent to the accident an inspection failed to reveal any pre-accident anomalies in the engines or airframe. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N9267W](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9267W-2012-08-08), registration cancelled 2012-08-08, S/N 3447016, built 1996 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Piper PA-34-220T - Registry model: [Piper PA-34-220T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-34-220t) (registry code 7103420) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental TSIO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-360-series) (registry code 17019, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 3447016 - Airframe hours: 497 - Engines: Continental TSIO-360-KB 220 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Instructional, Part 91 - Registered owner: Western Michigan University - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: AAIP, August 13, 1998, 50 hours before - Departed: BTL, BATTLE CREEK, MI - Destination: RMY - Airport: RMY, Brooks Field, runway 28, 3,500 × 75 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 26; commercial, flight instructor; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: right; flight hours: 575 total, 24 in this make and model, 521 as pilot in command, 175 in the last 90 days, 70 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: calm - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 64 °F, dew point 43 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: RMY ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 19980928046819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980928046819A), Sep 28, 1998: Piper PA34220T, Marshall, MI, No damage. (-23) On go-around attempt, right engine failed to power up and aircraft veered to the right, resulting in accident. Aircraft had just descended form simulated… From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.