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June 3, 1995 · Piper PA-16 · N5328H
Williston, ND
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 3, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Williston, ND
Aircraft
Piper PA-16
Tail Number
N5328H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI95LA167
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TAKE OFF FROM A DIRT FIELD, THE AIRPLANE PULLED TO THE RIGHT ON THE SOFT GROUND. IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKING OFF, THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED A RISE IN THE TERRAIN WHICH WAS AN IRRIGATION DITCH LOCATED TO THE RIGHT OF THE FIELD. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE JUST WAS NOT ABLE TO GAIN ENOUGH ALTITUDE PRIOR TO IMPACTING THE DITCH.
NTSB Probable Cause
The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control on takeoff. The soft condition of the field was a factor.
Full Narrative
On June 3, 1995, at 0800 central daylight time, a Piper PA-16, N5328H, was substantially damaged when in collided with an irrigation ditch after taking off from a dirt field near Williston, North Dakota. The pilot and passenger reported no injuries. The 14 CFR Part 91 pleasure flight operated without a flight plan in visual meteorological conditions. The intended destination was Webster, Minnesota. While attempting to takeoff, the pilot reported the airplane pulled to the right on the soft ground. Immediately after lift off, the airplane impacted a rise in the terrain which was an irrigation ditch located to the right of the field. The pilot stated that he just did not get enough altitude to clear the ditch.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:00 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-16
Tail NumberN5328H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D2 · Reciprocating · 135
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 57
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO