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July 15, 1984 · Piper PA-28-140 · N6762W
North Liberty, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 15, 1984
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
North Liberty, IN
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N6762W
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI84LA297
THE PLT HAD CHANGED DEPARTURE RUNWAY DUE TO SHIFTING WINDS OF 10-15 KTS, ELECTING RWY 18 WHEN WIND SEEMED FAVORABLE. ON INITIAL CLIMB, AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE WAS INSUFFICIENT TO CLEAR TREES AT END OF RUNWAY. ACFT CAME TO REST IN TREES. ACFT MANUAL SPECIFIES 2500 FT DISTANCE TO CLEAR 50 FT OBSTACLE, NO-WIND, STANDARD DAY CONDITIONS. PLT STATED THE WIND SHIFTED TO A TAILWIND DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. REPORTED TEMP 81 DEGS, ARPT ELEVATION 700 FT MSL.
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THE PLT HAD CHANGED DEPARTURE RUNWAY DUE TO SHIFTING WINDS OF 10-15 KTS, ELECTING RWY 18 WHEN WIND SEEMED FAVORABLE. ON INITIAL CLIMB, AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE WAS INSUFFICIENT TO CLEAR TREES AT END OF RUNWAY. ACFT CAME TO REST IN TREES. ACFT MANUAL SPECIFIES 2500 FT DISTANCE TO CLEAR 50 FT OBSTACLE, NO-WIND, STANDARD DAY CONDITIONS. PLT STATED THE WIND SHIFTED TO A TAILWIND DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. REPORTED TEMP 81 DEGS, ARPT ELEVATION 700 FT MSL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:10 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN6762W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 11 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:46
Weather SourceWFAC