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October 15, 2000 · Piper PA-32R-301T PA-32R-301 · N289JG

Tecumseh, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 15, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Tecumseh, MI
Aircraft
Piper PA-32R-301T PA-32R-301
Tail Number
N289JG
Operator
James a Gecsei
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI01LA010

The airplane overran the runway and collided with soft terrain during an aborted takeoff. The pilot reported the preflight, engine start, and engine run-up were normal. He reported, "At 85 knts, I pulled back on the yoke. It moved only slightly, but the plane would not rotate. I pulled again hard, but still no movement. I then cut the throttle and applied full brakes." The airplane traveled off the end of the runway, across a road, and into a plowed field where the nose gear collapsed and both main gears were separated from the airplane. Inspection of the airplane failed to reveal any failure/malfunction with the flight control systems. Inspection of the engine revealed the three screws that hold the magneto harness cover on the right magneto were missing and the harness was backed away from the magneto. In addition, the turbine in the turbocharger was dragging when he attempted to spin it by hand. Teardown of the turbocharger revealed a build-up of carbon in the heat shield.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot was unable to rotate the aircraft during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain, which the airplane encountered during the aborted takeoff.

Full Narrative

On October 14, 2000, at 2130 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-32R-301T, N289JG, operated by a private pilot overran the runway and collided with terrain during an aborted takeoff at the Meyers-Diver's Airport, Tecumseh, Michigan. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. The flight was originating at the time of the accident with an intended destination of Muncie, Indiana. The pilot reported that the aircraft preflight and engine start were normal. He taxied the airplane to the approach end of runway 18 (2,660 feet by 75 feet, dry asphalt) where he performed an engine run-up, which was also normal. The pilot reported he set 10 degrees of flaps and applied full power while holding the brakes. He reported that "all gages were in the green" so he released the brakes for takeoff. The pilot reported, "At 85 knts, I pulled back on the yoke. It moved only slightly, but the plane would not rotate. I pulled again hard, but still no movement. I then cut the throttle and applied full brakes." The airplane traveled off the end of the runway, across a road, and into a plowed field. The nose gear collapsed and both main gear were separated from the airplane when it contacted the soft dirt. The airplane slid to a stop at which time the pilot and passenger exited the airplane. An inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration Detroit, Michigan, Flight Standards District Office inspected the airplane after the accident. The inspector checked the flight controls and reported that he did not find any failure/malfunction. He reported he inspected the engine and found the three screws that hold the magneto harness cover on the right magneto were missing. He reported that the harness was backed away from the magneto. In addition, he reported that the turbine in the turbocharger was dragging when he attempted to spin it by hand. The turbocharger was removed and was sent to Consolidated Fuel Systems for a teardown inspection. The inspection revealed, "The turbocharger made a whirring noise when turned by hand prior to disassembly. We found a build-up of carbon in the heat shield of this unit, but other than that, the unit did not have any problems. The CHRA was tested on the Hoffman balance tester to new balance specifications. The unit was found to be fully serviceable."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:30 EDT
Nearest AirportMeyers-Diver'S (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length2660 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-32R-301T PA-32R-301
Tail NumberN289JG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames a Gecsei
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-AH1A · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point13 C / 12 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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