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March 1, 2003 · Piper PA-18-150 · N62712

Chandler, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 1, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Chandler, AZ
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N62712
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX03LA103

The airplane collided with obstacles during an aborted takeoff from a private dirt strip that was 2,500 feet long. During the instructional flight, the instructor and student were practicing touch-and-go takeoffs and landings. On the third touch-and-go, the instructor felt that they did not have enough power to clear trees at the end of the runway. He aborted the takeoff and the airplane went off the end of the runway and into heavy brush and small trees. The Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined the engine and airframe, and noted no mechanical malfunctions.

NTSB Probable Cause

the CFI's inadequate supervision and delayed decision to abort the takeoff resulted in the runway overrun.

Full Narrative

On March 1, 2003, about 1100 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-18-150, N62712, collided with obstacles during an aborted takeoff from a private dirt strip near Chandler, Arizona. Chandler Air Service operated the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The certified flight instructor (CFI) and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The instructional flight departed Chandler about 1030. In a written statement, the CFI stated that while executing a touch-and-go, the airplane didn't feel like it was getting full power, and he elected to abort the takeoff. The airplane overran the runway that was 2,500 feet long, and went into desert terrain, colliding with bushes and small trees. Examination of the airplane by Federal Aviation Administration inspectors revealed no discrepancies with the airframe or the engine.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 MST
Nearest AirportGila Farms (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN62712
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class · None
Crew 2None · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 43 C
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time17:47
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data