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July 28, 2005 · Piper PA-28-151 · N602EA

Holland, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 28, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Holland, MI
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-151
Tail Number
N602EA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI05CA205

The airplane was destroyed on impact with trees and terrain during climbout from runway. The flight instructor stated, "During the climbout, the airplane stalled just above the trees. In recovery, lowered the nose and struck the trees of the nearby woods. Airplane crashed into the ground." The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane in reference to the flight. Winds at the airport were 260 degrees at 3 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall, and subsequent collision with trees. Contributing to the accident were the trees.

Full Narrative

On July 28, 2005, about 0915 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-151, N602EA, piloted by a flight instructor, was destroyed on impact with trees and terrain during climbout from runway 12 (2,245 feet by 90 feet dry turf) at the Park Township Airport, near Holland, Michigan. The instructional flight was operating under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. No flight plan was on file. The pilot reported that he and his student were uninjured. The local flight departed from the Muskegon County Airport, near Muskegon, Michigan, about 0845. The flight instructor's accident report, in part, stated: Flew to Park Township (HLM) to practice short [and] soft field takeoffs and landing. Performed two short field landings. Made appropriate radio calls and entered left traffic for [runway] 12. Got stabilized on final and touched down on the grass [runway]. During the climbout, the airplane stalled just above the trees. In recovery, lowered the nose and struck the trees of the nearby woods. Airplane crashed into the ground. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane in reference to the flight. At 0853, the recorded weather at HLM was: Wind 260 degrees at 3 knots; visibility 10 statute miles; sky condition clear; temperature 18 degrees C; dew point 14 degrees C; altimeter 30.14 inches of mercury.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:15 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-151
Tail NumberN602EA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class · None
Crew 2None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 57
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time08:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data