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January 11, 2000 · Piper PA-46-310P · N9103N

Bradford, PA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 11, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Bradford, PA
Aircraft
Piper PA-46-310P
Tail Number
N9103N
Operator
Robert T Harris
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC00LA066

The pilot applied anti-ice to the boot areas of the wings, before starting the engine. During the takeoff roll, two passengers observed snow flying off the outboard sections of the wings, but the snow remained adhered to the inboard sections of the wings. The airplane settled back onto the runway, overran the runway end, and struck a fence.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate ice/frost removal from the aircraft.

Full Narrative

On January 11, 2000, about 0715 Eastern Standard Time, a Piper PA-46-310P, N9103N, was substantially damaged during takeoff from Bradford Regional Airport (BFD), Bradford, Pennsylvania. The certificated commercial pilot and three passengers were not injured. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed, and an instrument flight rules flight plan was filed for the personal flight destined for Concord Regional Airport, Concord, North Carolina. The flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot stated that when he arrived at the airport, there was a light snowfall. He applied anti-ice to the boot areas of the wings, before starting the engine. As he taxied to Runway 23, the snowfall increased. The pilot initiated a takeoff roll and rotated, but the airplane ascended a few feet, "...then stalled back onto the runway." It overran the runway, and the right wing struck a mound of dirt. The right wing separated from the airplane, and caught fire. The left wing struck a fence post, and the airplane came to rest approximately 320 feet beyond the fence post. The pilot added that he did not notice snow on the wings. However, two of the passengers later told him that during the takeoff roll, snow was flying off the outboard sections of the wings, but remained adhered to the inboard sections of the wings. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector did not reveal any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions, nor did the pilot report any. The reported weather at BFD, at 0708 was: wind from 260 degrees at 6 knots; visibility 1.25 statute miles; light snow; mist; ceiling 700 feet overcast; temperature 34 degrees Fahrenheit; dewpoint 30 degrees; altimeter 29.40 inches of Hg.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:15 EST
Nearest AirportBradford Regional Airport (1nm SW)
Runway23
Runway Length4500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-46-310P
Tail NumberN9103N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert T Harris
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520 · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 6 kt
Visibility1.2 sm
CeilingOvercast 700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time12:08
Weather SourceWFAC

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