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June 30, 1992 · Piper PA-32RT-300 PA-32RT-30 · N109RH
Leadville, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 30, 1992
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Location
Leadville, CO
Aircraft
Piper PA-32RT-300 PA-32RT-30
Tail Number
N109RH
Operator
Strub Richard D
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DEN92LA065
THE PILOT WAS TAKING OFF ON RUNWAY 16 WITH FLAPS SET AT 25 DEGREES. PRIOR TO REACHING ROTATION SPEED, THE AIRPLANE LIFTED OFF AND A CROSSWIND DRIFTED IT LEFT. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A RUNWAY MARKER, BECAME AIRBORNE, HIT A TREE, IMPACTED THE GROUND, AND SLID INTO A RAVINE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS INCLUDED: THE PILOT ALLOWING THE AIRPLANE TO LIFT OFF PREMATURELY, AND GUSTY CROSSWINDS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS TAKING OFF ON RUNWAY 16 WITH FLAPS SET AT 25 DEGREES. PRIOR TO REACHING ROTATION SPEED, THE AIRPLANE LIFTED OFF AND A CROSSWIND DRIFTED IT LEFT. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A RUNWAY MARKER, BECAME AIRBORNE, HIT A TREE, IMPACTED THE GROUND, AND SLID INTO A RAVINE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:05 MDT
Nearest AirportLake County (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length5300 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32RT-300 PA-32RT-30
Tail NumberN109RH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorStrub Richard D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1G5D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor4
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 10 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 28 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT