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November 19, 2001 · Piper PA-28-181 · N85TT

Deland, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 19, 2001
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Deland, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181
Tail Number
N85TT
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA02LA019

The pilot stated that he was departing on runway 5, and was at an altitude of about 200 feet when the engine suddenly ceased operating for a short period of time. The pilot further stated that the engine suddenly restarted automatically, and then ceased operating again for a second time. He said the engine did not "spit or sputter", but that both times it ceased operating, it happened suddenly and completely. The aircraft crashed in a wooded area, about 800 yards east of the airport, incurring substantial damage. An FAA licensed mechanic, with inspection authorization, conducted a detailed postaccident examination, and also tested the accident aircraft engine on a test cell, and no anomalies were noted.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to undetermined reasons.

Full Narrative

On November 18, 2001, about 2320 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-28-181, N85TT, registered to, and operated by Practical Quality Services Inc., as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, crashed during takeoff/initial climb from Deland Municipal Airport, Deland, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and an instrument flight rules flight plan was filed. The private-rated pilot and one passenger received minor injuries, and the aircraft incurred substantial damage. The flight as originating at the time of the accident. The pilot stated that he was departing on runway 5, and was at an altitude of about 200 feet when the engine suddenly ceased operating for a short period of time. The pilot further stated that the engine suddenly restarted automatically, and then ceased operating again for a second time. He said the engine did not "spit or sputter", but that both times it ceased operating it was sudden and complete. He further stated that after the engine ceased operating the aircraft was descending, and at the altitude he was at, he only had time to check and verify that the throttles and mixture controls were full forward, and could do nothing else in the way of emergency procedures. The aircraft crashed in a wooded area, about 800 yards east of the airport, incurring substantial damage. An FAA licensed mechanic, with inspection authorization, conducted a detailed postaccident examination, and also tested the accident aircraft engine on a test cell, and no anomalies were noted.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:20 EST
Nearest AirportDeland Municipal Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-181
Tail NumberN85TT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTextron Lyc. · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind340° @ 5 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 66 F
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time04:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data