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June 12, 1990 · Piper PA-28-140 · N1323T
Marcellus, NY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 12, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Marcellus, NY
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N1323T
Operator
Robert P Scianna
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC90LA128
THE AIRPLANE TOOK OFF FROM A GRASS STRIP WITH AN UPHILL SLOPE. AFTER GETTING AIRBORNE, THE AIRPLANE SETTLED INTO TREES OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE HAD JUST BEEN FUELED TO 36 GALLONS, AND THE TWO PILOTS WEIGHED APRX 180 LBS EACH.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AFTER TAKEOFF. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE THE UPSLOPE GRADIENT OF THE RUNWAY.
Full Narrative
THE AIRPLANE TOOK OFF FROM A GRASS STRIP WITH AN UPHILL SLOPE. AFTER GETTING AIRBORNE, THE AIRPLANE SETTLED INTO TREES OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE HAD JUST BEEN FUELED TO 36 GALLONS, AND THE TWO PILOTS WEIGHED APRX 180 LBS EACH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:15 EDT
Nearest AirportMarcellus (25nm NNW)
Runway33
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN1323T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert P Scianna
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTextron Lyc. · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time20:15
Weather SourceWIT