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June 14, 1991 · Piper PA-36-375 · N3866E
Breckentidge, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 14, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Breckentidge, MN
Aircraft
Piper PA-36-375
Tail Number
N3866E
Operator
Yaggie Aerial Spraying
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI91DER07
THE PILOT STATED HE WAS TAKING OFF WITH A LOAD OF WATER TO FLUSH OUT HIS AERIAL APPLICATION EQUIPMENT. THE AIRPLANE ROTATED, BUT THE PILOT REPORTED HE WAS UNABLE TO CLIMB OUT OF GROUND EFFECT. THE STALL WARNING HORN SOUNDED AND THE AIRPLANE SETTLED BACK TO THE GROUND, TOUCHING DOWN ABRUPTLY IN A NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE. THE PILOT STATED THERE WAS NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OR LOSS OF POWER INVOLVED. HE STATED, 'I SHOULD HAVE KEPT THE AIRPLANE ON THE GROUND LONGER DURING THE TAKE OFF ROLL.'
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO TAKE ADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION DURING THE ATTEMPTED CLIMB OUT. A RELATED FACTOR IS THE PREMATURE LIFT OFF.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED HE WAS TAKING OFF WITH A LOAD OF WATER TO FLUSH OUT HIS AERIAL APPLICATION EQUIPMENT. THE AIRPLANE ROTATED, BUT THE PILOT REPORTED HE WAS UNABLE TO CLIMB OUT OF GROUND EFFECT. THE STALL WARNING HORN SOUNDED AND THE AIRPLANE SETTLED BACK TO THE GROUND, TOUCHING DOWN ABRUPTLY IN A NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE. THE PILOT STATED THERE WAS NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OR LOSS OF POWER INVOLVED. HE STATED, 'I SHOULD HAVE KEPT THE AIRPLANE ON THE GROUND LONGER DURING THE TAKE OFF ROLL.'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-36-375
Tail NumberN3866E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorYaggie Aerial Spraying
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · I0-720 · Reciprocating · 375
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO