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September 27, 1982 · Piper PA-32RT-300T PA-32RT-30 · N39603
Athens, GA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 27, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Athens, GA
Aircraft
Piper PA-32RT-300T PA-32RT-30
Tail Number
N39603
Operator
A W Whaley
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL82DA286
THE PILOT INITIATED AN INTERSECTION TAKEOFF WITH 1400 FT OF RUNWAY REMAINING. AFTER STARTING THE TAKEOFF, HE ELECTED TO ABORT; HOWEVER, THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH OBSTACLES. THE PERFORMANCE CHARTS SHOWED THAT A 3000 LB AIRCRAFT WOULD REQUIRE 2000 FT TO CLEAR 50 FT OBSTACLES DURING A TAKEOFF WITH NO FLAPS.
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THE PILOT INITIATED AN INTERSECTION TAKEOFF WITH 1400 FT OF RUNWAY REMAINING. AFTER STARTING THE TAKEOFF, HE ELECTED TO ABORT; HOWEVER, THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH OBSTACLES. THE PERFORMANCE CHARTS SHOWED THAT A 3000 LB AIRCRAFT WOULD REQUIRE 2000 FT TO CLEAR 50 FT OBSTACLES DURING A TAKEOFF WITH NO FLAPS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:10 EDT
Nearest AirportAthens Municipal (0nm N)
Runway2
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32RT-300T PA-32RT-30
Tail NumberN39603
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorA W Whaley
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-S1AD · Reciprocating
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point15 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg