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August 2, 1987 · Piper PA-28-181 · N25HG

Newport, NH

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 2, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Newport, NH
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181
Tail Number
N25HG
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC87LA218

ON TAKEOFF THE AIRCRAFT FAILED TO GAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED TO MAINTAIN FLIGHT. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AFTER REACHING 200 FEET ALTITUDE AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED ON THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH A SANDBANK. THE PILOT HAD TROUBLE STARTING THE ENGINE AND HAD EXCESSIVE MAG DROP DURING THE RUN-UP. THIS WAS CORRECTED BY LEANING THE MIXTURE. DURING THE TAKEOFF THE ENGINE DEVELOPED LESS RPM THAN DESIRED SO THE PILOT DECIDEDTO LAND. HE LATER SAID HE SHOULD HAVE ABORTED THE TAKEOFF EARLIER. NO MALFUNCTIONS OR MECHANICAL FAILURES COULD BE FOUND. THE AIRCRAFT WAS OPERATED AT HIGH GROSS WEIGHT. THE PILOT WAS NOT ACCUSTOMED TO OPERATIONS WITH HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.

Full Narrative

ON TAKEOFF THE AIRCRAFT FAILED TO GAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED TO MAINTAIN FLIGHT. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AFTER REACHING 200 FEET ALTITUDE AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED ON THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH A SANDBANK. THE PILOT HAD TROUBLE STARTING THE ENGINE AND HAD EXCESSIVE MAG DROP DURING THE RUN-UP. THIS WAS CORRECTED BY LEANING THE MIXTURE. DURING THE TAKEOFF THE ENGINE DEVELOPED LESS RPM THAN DESIRED SO THE PILOT DECIDEDTO LAND. HE LATER SAID HE SHOULD HAVE ABORTED THE TAKEOFF EARLIER. NO MALFUNCTIONS OR MECHANICAL FAILURES COULD BE FOUND. THE AIRCRAFT WAS OPERATED AT HIGH GROSS WEIGHT. THE PILOT WAS NOT ACCUSTOMED TO OPERATIONS WITH HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportParlin Field (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-181
Tail NumberN25HG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 5 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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