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November 22, 1997 · Piper PA-22-150 · N7528D
Newberg, OR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 22, 1997
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries)
Location
Newberg, OR
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N7528D
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA98LA015
During takeoff from a turf runway with wet grass, the airplane became airborne but not soon enough to clear the trees at the end of the runway. The pilot stated that he didn't fully evaluate the drag of the longer than usual wet grass.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilots failure to account for the increased drag on the runway during the preflight planning. Factors were the long, wet grass.
Full Narrative
On November 22, 1997, approximately 1030 Pacific standard time, a Piper PA-22-150, N7528D, collided with terrain shortly after takeoff from a private airstrip near Newberg, OR. The commercial pilot was seriously injured and his two passengers received minor injuries. The airplane, which was owned by the pilot, received substantial damage. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was departing for an intended flight to Albany, OR. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed. In the pilot's aircraft accident report, he stated "I don't fully evaluate the drag of longer then (sic) usual wet grass, and soft ground. We got flying speed but not soon enough to clear trees at end of runway."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 PST
Nearest AirportChehalem Airpark (1nm)
Runway0
Runway Length1200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN7528D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility40 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWFAC