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June 19, 2003 · Piper PA 28-180 · N2537R
Green River, UT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 19, 2003
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Location
Green River, UT
Aircraft
Piper PA 28-180
Tail Number
N2537R
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN03LA108
According to the pilot, the airplane was departing to the west. The pilot stated that he had "failed to leave enough [room] to get proper airspeed" to clear the brush at the west end of the runway. The airplane impacted the brush. During the impact, the right wing separated from the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
pilot's improper preflight planning and failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors include improper short field takeoff procedures and the high vegetation at the end of the runway.
Full Narrative
On June 18, 2003, at approximately 1905 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA 28-180, N2537R, was substantially damaged when it impacted high vegetation at Mexican Mountain, a private airstrip northwest of Green River, Utah. The private pilot and his three passengers received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. No flight plan had been filed for the cross-country flight being conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The flight was originating at the time of the accident, bound for Richfield, Utah. According to the pilot, the airplane was departing to the west. The pilot stated that he had "failed to leave enough [room] to get proper airspeed" to clear the brush at the west end of the runway. The airplane impacted the brush. During the impact, the right wing was separated from the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:05 MDT
Nearest AirportMexican Mountain (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length1300 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 28-180
Tail NumberN2537R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor4
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 45 C
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time02:53
Weather SourceWFAC