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March 12, 1998 · Piper PA-34-200 · N83DA

Ogden, UT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 12, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ogden, UT
Aircraft
Piper PA-34-200
Tail Number
N83DA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW98LA150

The flight instructor was giving rejected takeoff instruction to a foreign student. As power was increased, tower cancelled the takeoff clearance and instructed the pilot to 'hold in position.' The instructor said the student did not understand the instruction, so he retarded engine power and repeated the clearance to the student. After repositioning the airplane for takeoff, he asked the student if he understood the clearance. The student acknowledged. After receiving takeoff clearance again, the instructor reduced power on the right engine, when the airplane was 10 mph below rotation speed. The student 'rotated (decided to fly), and the airplane became airborne.' The instructor told the student to land the airplane as there was sufficient runway remaining. The student did not respond. The instructor attempted to land, but tower advised that the landing gear was not extended. The instructor applied full power on the right engine, but the airplane settled onto the runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

the student pilot not understanding the crew briefing, his premature retraction of the landing gear, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. A factor relating to the accident was: the exchange of unclear information due to the student's language barrier.

Full Narrative

On March 12, 1998, at 1608 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-34-200, N83DA, owned and operated by U.S. Aviation, was substantially damaged during takeoff at Ogden, Utah. The commercial rated flight instructor and commercial rated pilot receiving instruction were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the instructional flight being conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated at Ogden approximately 1530. According to the accident report submitted by the flight instructor, he was giving instruction in rejected takeoff procedures to a foreign student. The instructor advised the control tower what his intentions were. The pilot was cleared to "position and hold" on runway 21, and subsequently cleared for takeoff. As power was increased, the control tower cancelled the takeoff clearance and instructed the pilot to "hold in position." The instructor said the student did not understand the instruction. The instructor retarded engine power and repeated the clearance to the student. The student attempted to exit the runway. The instructor took control of the airplane and repositioned it on the runway. He repeated the clearance to the student and asked him if he understood. The student acknowledged. The instructor then advised the control tower that they would accept a normal takeoff clearance if it would be expedient. He was advised to stand by and that he could perform his rejected takeoff procedure momentarily. Shortly thereafter, they were cleared for takeoff. The instructor said that when the airplane was 10 mph below rotation speed, he retarded the right engine throttle. The student "rotated (decided to fly) and the airplane became airborne." The instructor told the student to land the airplane as there was sufficient runway remaining. The student did not respond. The instructor again took control of the airplane and was getting ready to land when the control tower advised that the landing gear was not extended. The instructor applied full power on the right engine, but the airplane settled onto the runway. Postaccident inspection disclosed the left engine firewall was buckled.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:08 MST
Nearest AirportOgden-Hinkley Municipal (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length8000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-34-200
Tail NumberN83DA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · I0-360-C1E6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 6 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:58
Weather SourceWFAC

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