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May 7, 1990 · Piper PA-28R · N1633H
Starbuck, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 7, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Starbuck, MN
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R
Tail Number
N1633H
Operator
Phoenix Aero
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC90LA105
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TAKEOFF ON A 2500 FOOT GRASS STRIP, DURING STRONG, GUSTY, CROSSWIND CONDITIONS, THE COMMERCIAL PILOT LOST CONTROL AND COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN SHORTLY AFTER BREAKING GROUND. THE ACFT WAS LOADED WITH THE PILOT AND THREE PAX, ABOUT 40 GALLONS OF FUEL AND BAGGAGE. THE AIR TEMPERATURE WAS ABOUT 86 DEGREES AND THE 90 DEGREE CROSSWIND WAS ABOUT 18 KNOTS, GUSTING TO 25.
NTSB Probable Cause
COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS WERE MISJUDGED AND AIRCRAFT CONTROL WAS NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND.
Full Narrative
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TAKEOFF ON A 2500 FOOT GRASS STRIP, DURING STRONG, GUSTY, CROSSWIND CONDITIONS, THE COMMERCIAL PILOT LOST CONTROL AND COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN SHORTLY AFTER BREAKING GROUND. THE ACFT WAS LOADED WITH THE PILOT AND THREE PAX, ABOUT 40 GALLONS OF FUEL AND BAGGAGE. THE AIR TEMPERATURE WAS ABOUT 86 DEGREES AND THE 90 DEGREE CROSSWIND WAS ABOUT 18 KNOTS, GUSTING TO 25.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CDT
Nearest AirportStarbuck, (0nm N)
Runway15
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28R
Tail NumberN1633H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPhoenix Aero
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1C6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 18 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time21:51
Weather SourceWFAC