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July 27, 1992 · Piper PA-28-160 · N5639W
Sisters, OR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 27, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Sisters, OR
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-160
Tail Number
N5639W
Operator
Herman Stephen R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA92LA166
THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED A WIND SHIFT DURING TAKEOFF GROUND ROLL AND ABORTED THE TAKEOFF. HE LOCKED THE BRAKES, AND THE AIRCRAFT SKIDDED OFF THE RUNWAY AND IMPACTED PARKED AIRCRAFT ON THE RAMP. THE DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS COMPUTED TO BE 5928 FT. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE IMPROPER USE OF FLIGHT CONTROLS BY THE PIC DURING AN ABORTED TAKEOFF. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE UNFAVORABLE WIND (WINDSHIFT) ENCOUNTERED DURING TAKEOFF GROUND ROLL, THE TAILWIND AND HIGH DA WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED A WIND SHIFT DURING TAKEOFF GROUND ROLL AND ABORTED THE TAKEOFF. HE LOCKED THE BRAKES, AND THE AIRCRAFT SKIDDED OFF THE RUNWAY AND IMPACTED PARKED AIRCRAFT ON THE RAMP. THE DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS COMPUTED TO BE 5928 FT. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 PDT
Nearest AirportSISTERS (0nm N)
Runway2
Runway Length3550 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-160
Tail NumberN5639W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHerman Stephen R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 9 kt, gusting 13 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point18 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT