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July 4, 1991 · Piper PA-22-150 · N7315D
Tunkhannock, PA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 4, 1991
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Location
Tunkhannock, PA
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N7315D
Operator
Skyhaven Airport
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC91LA168
PRIOR TO TAKEOFF THE PILOT FAILED TO DETECT THE ELEVATOR TRIM WAS SET FOR NOSE UP AND ALLOWED THE AIRPLANE TO BECOME AIRBORNE PREMATURELY AND STALL. THE AIRPLANE CONTACTED THE GROUND IN A LEFT WING LOW ATTITUDE AND CAME TO A STOP.
NTSB Probable Cause
IMPROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL ON TAKEOFF WITH INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE FOR RECOVERY. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PROPERLY SET THE ELEVATOR TRIM PRIOR TO TAKEOFF AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE AND LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN TYPE OF AIRPLANE.
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PRIOR TO TAKEOFF THE PILOT FAILED TO DETECT THE ELEVATOR TRIM WAS SET FOR NOSE UP AND ALLOWED THE AIRPLANE TO BECOME AIRBORNE PREMATURELY AND STALL. THE AIRPLANE CONTACTED THE GROUND IN A LEFT WING LOW ATTITUDE AND CAME TO A STOP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 EDT
Nearest AirportSKYHAVEN (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length1975 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN7315D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSkyhaven Airport
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor4
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind225° @ 7 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO