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May 29, 1994 · Piper PA-28-140 · N55835

Lodi, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 29, 1994
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (1 serious injury, 3 minor injuries)
Location
Lodi, WI
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N55835
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI94LA179

THE PILOT REPORTED PAYING ATTENTION TO THE AIRSPEED INDICATOR DURING THE INITIAL TAKEOFF CLIMB AND FAILED TO NOTICE THE AIRPLANE DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT. THE RIGHT WING CONTACTED TREES AND THE AIRPLANE SETTLED INTO A WOODED AREA. THE TAKEOFF WAS BEING MADE ON RUNWAY 27. A WEATHER REPORTING FACILITY, 14 NM SOUTHEAST, REPORTED WINDS FROM 190 DEGREES AT 14 KNOTS GUSTING TO 20.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain direction control which resulted from a inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention, the crosswind, the trees which were contacted.

Full Narrative

On May 29, 1994, at 1330 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28- 140, N55835, operated by Dean W. Boyd collided with trees during takeoff from the Lodi Lakeland Airstrip, a private field, in Lodi, Wisconsin, while on a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged. The pilot and two passengers received minor injuries, a third passenger was seriously injured. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot stated that during the takeoff climb, he was paying attention to the airspeed indicator and failed to notice that the airplane had drifted to the right. The right wing contacted trees at an altitude of 40 to 50 feet above ground level and the airplane settled into a wooded area. The pilot reported the airplane lifted off approximately 3/4 the way down the runway. The takeoff was being made on runway 27 (1,900' x 75') and reported winds at Madison, Wisconsin, 14 miles southeast, were from 190 degrees at 14 knots gusting to 20 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CDT
Nearest AirportLodi Lakeland (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length1900 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN55835
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary4 injuries (1 serious injury, 3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 14 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data