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August 14, 1988 · Piper PA-32RT-300 PA-32RT-30 · N979LA
Wellsboro, PA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 14, 1988
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (1 fatality, 2 serious injuries), 2 uninjured
Location
Wellsboro, PA
Aircraft
Piper PA-32RT-300 PA-32RT-30
Tail Number
N979LA
Operator
Laverne M Goodreau
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC88LA217
DURING A SECOND ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF, THE FIRST BEING ABORTED, THE AIRCRAFT FLEW OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY IN GROUND EFFECT INTO TALL GRASS. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE AIRCRAFT WAS OVER GROSS WEIGHT AND THAT HE WAS TAKING OFF IN HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT ATTEMPTING A TAKEOFF IN AN OVER GROSSED AIARCRAFT IN HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND FLEW OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY INTO HIGH GRASS.
Full Narrative
DURING A SECOND ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF, THE FIRST BEING ABORTED, THE AIRCRAFT FLEW OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY IN GROUND EFFECT INTO TALL GRASS. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE AIRCRAFT WAS OVER GROSS WEIGHT AND THAT HE WAS TAKING OFF IN HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 EDT
Nearest AirportGrand Canyon St. (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length2100 ft
Runway Width72 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32RT-300 PA-32RT-30
Tail NumberN979LA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLaverne M Goodreau
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1G59 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (1 fatality, 2 serious injuries), 2 uninjured
Fatal1
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total5
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 15 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO