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October 29, 1983 · Piper PA-61P · N9531Q
Norfolk, VA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 29, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Norfolk, VA
Aircraft
Piper PA-61P
Tail Number
N9531Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL84LA032
THE PLT STATED THAT DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL THE AIRSPEED HAD ACCELERATED THROUGH 128 KTS, BUT AS THE TAKEOFF CONTINUED THE AIRSPEED DROPPED TO 115 KTS & REMAINED BETWEEN 100-115 KTS. AFTER ROTATION THE ACFT WOULD NOT CLIMB OR ACCELERATE ABOVE 100-115 KTS. THE PLT RECHECKED THE POWER PLANT CONTROLS & ACFT SYSTEMS OPERATIONS. THE ACFT WOULD ONLY CLIMB TO ABOUT 20 FT AGL. THE PLT ELECTED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF WITH ABOUT 1200 FT OF RUNWAY REMAINING. THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN & THE PLT APPLIED MAXIMUM BRAKING, BUT THE ACFT RAN OFF THE END OF THE RWY COLLAPSING THE LANDING GEAR. THE PLT REPORTED APPLYING RIGHT RUDDER TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE ATTEMPTED CLIMBOUT, BUT NO MALFUNCTION OF THE LEFT ENG WAS FOUND. ACCORDING TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL THE ACCELERATE STOP DISTANCE WAS AMPLE.
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THE PLT STATED THAT DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL THE AIRSPEED HAD ACCELERATED THROUGH 128 KTS, BUT AS THE TAKEOFF CONTINUED THE AIRSPEED DROPPED TO 115 KTS & REMAINED BETWEEN 100-115 KTS. AFTER ROTATION THE ACFT WOULD NOT CLIMB OR ACCELERATE ABOVE 100-115 KTS. THE PLT RECHECKED THE POWER PLANT CONTROLS & ACFT SYSTEMS OPERATIONS. THE ACFT WOULD ONLY CLIMB TO ABOUT 20 FT AGL. THE PLT ELECTED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF WITH ABOUT 1200 FT OF RUNWAY REMAINING. THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN & THE PLT APPLIED MAXIMUM BRAKING, BUT THE ACFT RAN OFF THE END OF THE RWY COLLAPSING THE LANDING GEAR. THE PLT REPORTED APPLYING RIGHT RUDDER TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE ATTEMPTED CLIMBOUT, BUT NO MALFUNCTION OF THE LEFT ENG WAS FOUND. ACCORDING TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL THE ACCELERATE STOP DISTANCE WAS AMPLE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 EDT
Nearest AirportNorfolk International (0nm N)
Runway32
Runway Length4876 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-61P
Tail NumberN9531Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-51AS · Reciprocating · 290
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 13 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:20
Weather SourceWFAC