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May 5, 1985 · Piper PA-38-112 · N2588F
Tyler, MN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 5, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Tyler, MN
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
N2588F
Operator
Midwest Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI85LA189
PLT STATED HE WAS ABOUT TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF DURING THE LONG GROUND RUN WHEN THE ACFT LIFTED OFF. AT 30 TO 40 FT AGL ACFT BEGAN TO SINK. ACFT CONTACTED A FENCE POST AND TOUCHED DOWN IN A PLOWED FIELD. NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED AND ACFT NOSED OVER. PLT PREVIOUSLY ABORTED ONE TAKEOFF BECAUSE OF A LONG TAKEOFF GROUND RUN. AIRSTRIP BEING USED WAS REPORTED AS BEING SOFTER THAN NORMAL. POST ACCIDENT ENGINE TEST RUN REVEALED NO MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS. PLT REPORTED, 'THERE IS A LARGE GROVE OF TREES & BUILDINGS DIRECTLY EAST OF SOUTH PART OF RUNWAY WHICH UNDER THE RIGHT CONDITION, AN EAST WIND COULD CAUSE A DOWNDRAFT OR LOW LIFT CONDITION.' LOCAL WINDS WERE FROM THEEAST DURING THE TAKEOFF.
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PLT STATED HE WAS ABOUT TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF DURING THE LONG GROUND RUN WHEN THE ACFT LIFTED OFF. AT 30 TO 40 FT AGL ACFT BEGAN TO SINK. ACFT CONTACTED A FENCE POST AND TOUCHED DOWN IN A PLOWED FIELD. NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED AND ACFT NOSED OVER. PLT PREVIOUSLY ABORTED ONE TAKEOFF BECAUSE OF A LONG TAKEOFF GROUND RUN. AIRSTRIP BEING USED WAS REPORTED AS BEING SOFTER THAN NORMAL. POST ACCIDENT ENGINE TEST RUN REVEALED NO MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS. PLT REPORTED, 'THERE IS A LARGE GROVE OF TREES & BUILDINGS DIRECTLY EAST OF SOUTH PART OF RUNWAY WHICH UNDER THE RIGHT CONDITION, AN EAST WIND COULD CAUSE A DOWNDRAFT OR LOW LIFT CONDITION.' LOCAL WINDS WERE FROM THEEAST DURING THE TAKEOFF.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:20 CDT
Nearest AirportTyler Muni (0nm S)
Runway16
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width180 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberN2588F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorMidwest Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 112
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 12 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 34 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:56
Weather SourceWFAC