# NTSB MKC83LA217: Piper PA-38-112, N2327G, Lawrence, KS, September 12, 1983

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: September 12, 1983, 14:00 local (19:00 UTC)
- Place: Lawrence, KS
- Coordinates: 39.020053, -95.21035 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.0201&lon=-95.2104&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 33486
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC83LA217
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/33486/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA217

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - on ground/water, takeoff - roll/run
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, takeoff - roll/run
  - terrain condition - ditch

## Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS TAKING OFF FOR HIS FOURTH TOUCH AND GO LANDING WHEN THE ACFT WEATHERVANED AND HE LOST CONTROL OF THE ACFT. THE NOSE WHEEL STRUCK A CONCRETE DRAINAGE DITCH.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2327G](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2327G-2013-08-07), registration cancelled 2013-08-07, S/N 38-79A0499, built 1979 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-38-112
- Registry model: [Piper PA-38-112](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-38-112) (registry code 7103812) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 112
- Airframe hours: 966
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235-L2C 112 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Operator: Capitol Air Service
- Registered owner: David Hoover
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: 100 hour, August 8, 1983, 92 hours before
- Airport: 3LA, Lawrence Muni, runway 1, 3,900 × 75 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 26; student; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 34 total, 34 in this make and model, 17 as pilot in command, 17 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 10° at 20 knots, gusting 25
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 75 °F

## 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 19830912048499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830912048499A), Sep 12, 1983: Piper PA38112, Lawrence, KS, Substantial damage. Student pilot lost control during a touch and go landing in gusty wind. Ran off the runway into a concrete ditch.

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.

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