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November 21, 1984 · Piper PA-28RT-201T PA-28RT-20 · N83645
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 21, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-28RT-201T PA-28RT-20
Tail Number
N83645
Operator
Air Gemini
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC85FA023
THE ACFT CRASHED DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL BY RUNNING OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY, GLIDING OVER A HWY & IMPACTING TREES. ACCORDING TO THE PLT, 'ON TAKEOFF, WE ACCELERATED TO 90-95 KTS, BUT THE ACFT DID NOT RESPOND TO BACK PRESSURE FOR LIFT OFF. WE PROCEEDED OFF THE END OF THE RWY AND OVER A ROAD. THE A/C CAME TO REST IN TREES ON THE OTHER SIDE. BRAKING TO STOP PRIOR TO REACHING END OF RWY WAS NOT POSSIBLE DUE TO ICE ON RWY.' EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT DID NOT REVEAL ANY ACFT CONTROL MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE.
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THE ACFT CRASHED DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL BY RUNNING OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY, GLIDING OVER A HWY & IMPACTING TREES. ACCORDING TO THE PLT, 'ON TAKEOFF, WE ACCELERATED TO 90-95 KTS, BUT THE ACFT DID NOT RESPOND TO BACK PRESSURE FOR LIFT OFF. WE PROCEEDED OFF THE END OF THE RWY AND OVER A ROAD. THE A/C CAME TO REST IN TREES ON THE OTHER SIDE. BRAKING TO STOP PRIOR TO REACHING END OF RWY WAS NOT POSSIBLE DUE TO ICE ON RWY.' EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT DID NOT REVEAL ANY ACFT CONTROL MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:39 AKST
Nearest AirportMerrill Field (0nm SSE)
Runway15
Runway Length2469 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28RT-201T PA-28RT-20
Tail NumberN83645
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAir Gemini
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 25 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind160° @ 1 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 0 C
Altimeter28.00 inHg
Observation Time20:48
Weather SourceWFAC