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August 16, 1986 · Piper PA-28-140 · N40754
Linden, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 16, 1986
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Linden, MI
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N40754
Operator
Aero Ed
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86LA205
THE NEWLY CERTIFICATED PVT PLT WITH THREE PASSENGERS WAS ATTEMPTING TO PRACTICE A SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF ON THE 2500 FT LONG ASPHALT RUNWAY. THE OWNER'S MANUAL RECOMMENDS 25 DEGREES OF FLAPS TO PERFORM THE TAKEOFF. THE PLT DID NOT EXTEND ANY FLAPS. AFTER LIFTOFF, THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RWY INTO TALL CORN AND NOSED OVER.
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THE NEWLY CERTIFICATED PVT PLT WITH THREE PASSENGERS WAS ATTEMPTING TO PRACTICE A SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF ON THE 2500 FT LONG ASPHALT RUNWAY. THE OWNER'S MANUAL RECOMMENDS 25 DEGREES OF FLAPS TO PERFORM THE TAKEOFF. THE PLT DID NOT EXTEND ANY FLAPS. AFTER LIFTOFF, THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RWY INTO TALL CORN AND NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:10 EDT
Nearest AirportPRICE (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN40754
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAero Ed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured1
Total4
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 6 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:49
Weather SourceWFAC