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June 23, 1994 · Piper PA-32R-300 · N40051

Seven Springs, PA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 23, 1994
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Seven Springs, PA
Aircraft
Piper PA-32R-300
Tail Number
N40051
Operator
Tanager
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO94LA113

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING TAKEOFF AS THE AIRPLANE ACCELERATED 2/3 DOWN THE RUNWAY THE AIRPLANE LIFTED OFF INITIALLY THEN SETTLED BACK ONTO THE RUNWAY. HE STATED THAT HE CONTINUED THE TAKEOFF AND THE ENGINE STARTED TO SPUTTER. HE STATED THAT THE AIRPLANE REACHED AN ALTITUDE OF ABOUT 50 TO 100 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND AND HE STALLED THE AIRPLANE INTO THE TREES 100 TO 200 YARDS FROM THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE WAS REMOVED FROM THE ACCIDENT SITE AND EXAMINED BY THE FAA. THE EXAMINATION DID NOT DISCLOSE ANY ANOMALIES THAT WOULD CAUSED THE MALFUNCTION.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed and his premature liftoff which resulted in a stall mush and collision with trees.

Full Narrative

On June 23, 1994, at 1045 eastern daylight time, N40051, a Piper PA 32R-300, operated by Tanager Corporation of Brighton, Michigan, sustained substantial damage during takeoff at Seven Springs Airport, Seven Springs, Pennsylvania. The certificated private pilot received minor injuries while his two passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. The personal flight was operated under 14 CFR 91. The pilot reported that during takeoff as the airplane accelerated 2/3 down the runway the airplane lifted off initially then settled back onto the runway. He stated that he continued to takeoff and that at about 50 to 100 feet above the ground the engine started to sputter. The pilot stated that he stalled the airplane into the trees about 100 to 200 yards from the end of the runway. The airplane was removed from the accident site and examined by the FAA. The examination included placing the engine on a test stand and no anomalies were noted.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 EDT
Nearest AirportSeven Springs (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length3045 ft
Runway Width42 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-32R-300
Tail NumberN40051
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTanager
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1G5D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data