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May 16, 2005 · Piper J4E · N35920

Akron, AL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 16, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Akron, AL
Aircraft
Piper J4E
Tail Number
N35920
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL05CA080

The pilot stated he started the takeoff roll on runway 19 with no noticeable head wind. The airplane accelerated down the runway to a point where he normally rotates the airplane at 50 mph. The pilot observed the airspeed indicator slightly below 50 mph, applied aft pressure on the flight controls, and the airplane became airborne. The pilot observed a decrease in airspeed and knew he could not clear trees located off the departure end of the runway. The pilot aborted the takeoff by reducing power. The airplane touched back on the ground and the pilot applied aft pressure on the flight controls. The airplane became airborne and touched back down on the ground. The pilot started a left turn maneuver to avoid the trees and applied brakes. The pilot stated he lost directional control, the nose and right wing collided with the ground. The pilot further stated there were no anomalies noted with the airframe, flight controls, or engine assembly.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's premature liftoff and his failure to attain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush. Also causal was the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.

Full Narrative

on May 15, 2005, at 1915 central daylight time, a Piper J4E, N35920, registered to a private owner, operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, reported a loss of directional control while maneuvering to avoid obstructions during an aborted take off. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The private pilot and one passenger reported no injuries. The flight was originating from a private airstrip in Akron, Alabama, on May 15, 2005 at 1914. The pilot stated he started the take off roll on runway 19 with no noticeable head wind. The airplane accelerated down the runway to a point where he normally rotates the airplane at 50 mph. The pilot observed the airspeed indicator slightly below 50 mph, applied aft pressure on the flight controls, and the airplane became airborne. The pilot observed a decrease in airspeed and knew he could not clear trees located off the departure end of the runway. The pilot aborted the take off by reducing power. The airplane touched back on the ground and the pilot applied aft pressure on the flight controls. The airplane became airborne and touched back down on the ground. The pilot started a left turn maneuver to avoid the trees and applied brakes. The pilot stated he lost directional control, the nose and right wing collided with the ground. The pilot further stated there were no anomalies noted with the airframe, flight controls, or engine assembly.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:15 CDT
Nearest AirportStrickland Smalley Field (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper J4E
Tail NumberN35920
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-12 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time00:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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