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June 29, 2003 · Piper PA-28-161 · N1660H

Brazil, IN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Brazil, IN
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N1660H
Operator
Louis F Janeira
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI03LA188

The airplane collided with a fence during an aborted takeoff on a 2,941 foot-long runway. The pilot stated that the airplane slowly increased speed after full power was applied. The pilot reported that the airplane was airborne for a few seconds before he decided to abort the takeoff. He decreased power to idle and attempted to bring the airplane to a full-stop, but was unsuccessful. The pilot reported that he should have waited until it was cooler outside, and applied flaps on takeoff in order to prevent this accident. The density altitude at an airport located 10 miles to the west of the accident site was approximately 2,565 feet mean sea level.

NTSB Probable Cause

The delayed aborted takeoff by the pilot-in-command. A contributing factor was the fence, which the airplane contacted during the aborted takeoff.

Full Narrative

On June 29, 2003, about 1700 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-28-161, N1660H, collided with a fence during an aborted takeoff on runway 27 (2,941 feet by 40 feet, asphalt) at the Brazil Clay County Airport, Brazil, Indiana. The pilot and the three passengers on board were not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The flight was originating at the time of the accident with an intended destination of the Evansville Regional Airport (EVV), Evansville, Indiana. The pilot stated that the airplane slowly increased speed during the takeoff roll after full power was applied. The pilot reported that the airplane was airborne for a few seconds when he decided to abort the takeoff. The pilot stated that he decreased power to idle and attempted to bring the airplane to a full-stop; however, the airplane continued rolling until it impacted a fence at the end of the runway. The pilot reported that he should have waited until it was cooler outside, and applied flaps on takeoff in order to prevent this accident. The density altitude at Terre Haute International Airport-Hulman Field (HUF), Terre Haute, Indiana, located 10 miles to the west of the accident site, at 1653 was approximately 2,565 feet mean sea level. The field elevation at HUF is 589 feet.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 EDT
Nearest AirportBrazil Clay County (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length2941 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN1660H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLouis F Janeira
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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