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September 9, 1995 · Piper PA-38 · N2596N
Milwaukee, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 9, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Aircraft
Piper PA-38
Tail Number
N2596N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI95LA315
IN HIS WRITTEN STATEMENT, THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS TAKING OFF ON RUNWAY 9. WHEN HE ROTATED, THE AIRPLANE WENT TO THE LEFT. HE ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT WITH RIGHT RUDDER BUT THE AIRPLANE 'DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH AIRSPEED.' THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED 100 YARDS EAST OF THE RUNWAY SUSTAINING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's premature liftoff which resulted in a stall.
Full Narrative
On September 9, 1995, at 1240 central daylight time, a Piper PA- 38, N2596N, sustained substantial damage when it impacted the terrain during takeoff in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The private pilot reported no injuries. The personal flight was planned to Franksville, Wisconsin, and was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91 in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was filed. In his written statement, the pilot reported that he was taking off on runway 9. When he rotated, the airplane went to the left. He attempted to correct with right rudder but the airplane "did not have enough airspeed." The airplane impacted 100 yards east of the runway sustaining substantial damage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:40 CDT
Nearest AirportRAINBOW (0nm)
Runway9
Runway Length2155 ft
Runway Width31 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38
Tail NumberN2596N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 112
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:56
Weather SourceWFAC