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March 6, 2005 · Piper PA-28-140 · N7209J

Suches, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 6, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Suches, GA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N7209J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL05CA058

The pilot stated the windsock showed little to no wind, the takeoff was performed with no flaps, and he held the brakes to allow the engine rpm to come up before initiating the takeoff roll. The pilot stated that the airplane's engine rpm and speed seemed "normal" during the takeoff roll. The pilot stated that the airplane lifted off the runway and climbed a few feet, then settled back onto the runway. The pilot aborted the takeoff, reduced engine power, and applied the brakes. The airplane continued off the end of the runway and through a fence before coming to stop approximately 100 feet from the end of the runway. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunction with the airplane. High Valley Airpark is a private grass airstrip approximately 2,000 feet long and 60 feet wide at an elevation of approximately 2,800 feet.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's premature liftoff and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush to the runway and subsequent collision with a fence during aborted takeoff.

Full Narrative

On March 6, 2005, about 1715 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-28-140, N7209J, registered to and operated by the private pilot, collided with trees following an aborted takeoff at High Valley Airpark private airstrip in Suches, Georgia. The personal flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 with no flight plan filed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The private pilot and the passenger reported no injuries, and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The flight was originating from runway 20 at the time of the accident. The pilot stated the windsock showed little to no wind, the takeoff was performed with no flaps, and he held the brakes to allow the engine rpm to come up before initiating the takeoff roll. The pilot stated airplane's engine rpm and speed seemed "normal" during the takeoff roll. The pilot stated the airplane lifted off the runway and climbed a few feet, then settled back onto the runway. The pilot stated he decided to abort the takeoff, and he reduced the engine power and applied the brakes. The airplane continued off the end of the runway and through a fence before coming to stop approximately 100 feet from the end of the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed damage to the nose gear, firewall, wings, and propeller. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunction with the airplane. High Valley Airpark is a private grass airstrip approximately 2,000 feet long and 60 feet wide at an elevation of approximately 2,800 feet.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 EST
Nearest AirportHigh Valley Airpark (Private) (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN7209J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 32 C
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time21:40

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