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February 28, 1993 · Piper PA-18-135 · N1554P
Boonville, NY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 28, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Boonville, NY
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-135
Tail Number
N1554P
Operator
Carbone Auto Lease
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO93LA036
DURING INITIAL CLIMB OUT FROM A PRIVATE POND, THE AIRPLANE ENCOUNTERED WINDS ABOUT TREE TOP LEVEL. THE PILOT STATED THAT LIFT DIMINISHED RESULTING IN A DECREASE IN AIRSPEED. HE STATED HE DID NOT HAVE THE AIRSPEED OR ALTITUDE TO RECOVER, SO HE LOWERED THE FLAPS AND SETTLED THE AIRPLANE INTO THE TREE TOPS. THE AIRPLANE DESCENDED THROUGH THE TREES UNTIL IT CONTACTED THE GROUND. THE PILOT AND PASSENGER EXITED THE AIRPLANE SAFELY WITH NO INJURIES.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT FAILED TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND ENCOUNTERED A STALL. THE WINDSHEAR WAS A FACTOR.
Full Narrative
DURING INITIAL CLIMB OUT FROM A PRIVATE POND, THE AIRPLANE ENCOUNTERED WINDS ABOUT TREE TOP LEVEL. THE PILOT STATED THAT LIFT DIMINISHED RESULTING IN A DECREASE IN AIRSPEED. HE STATED HE DID NOT HAVE THE AIRSPEED OR ALTITUDE TO RECOVER, SO HE LOWERED THE FLAPS AND SETTLED THE AIRPLANE INTO THE TREE TOPS. THE AIRPLANE DESCENDED THROUGH THE TREES UNTIL IT CONTACTED THE GROUND. THE PILOT AND PASSENGER EXITED THE AIRPLANE SAFELY WITH NO INJURIES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-135
Tail NumberN1554P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCarbone Auto Lease
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D-135 · Reciprocating · 135
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind45° @ 8 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point21 C / 3 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC