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August 16, 2005 · Piper 22 · N8595C

Archdale, NC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 16, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Archdale, NC
Aircraft
Piper 22
Tail Number
N8595C
Operator
Keith Harris
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL05CA146

During an aborted takeoff, the airplane ground looped and nosed over 200 feet from the departure end of runway 03. The pilot stated that "after he rotated the airplane off of the ground at 55 knots, the airplane felt like it did not want to climb." He did not believe that he would be able to climb over trees at the departure end of the runway, so he decided to abort the takeoff with about 400 feet of runway left. During the aborted takeoff, the pilot landed the airplane back on the runway, ground looped the airplane, and the airplane came to rest 200 feet from the end of the runway. Post-accident examination of the airplane revealed that the airplane was inverted, nose gear bent aft, and engine firewall was buckled. The airplane also exhibited damage to the right wing, fuselage, propeller, and engine cowling. Post-accident examination of the flight control surfaces revealed no mechanical failures. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunction with the airplane. Runway 03 at Johnson Field is a 2070 feet long by 75 feet wide. Performance data for the Piper 22 states that a normal takeoff ground roll is 950 feet and takeoff to clear a 50 foot obstacle takes 1500 feet.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.

Full Narrative

On August 16, 2005 at 1545 eastern daylight time, a Piper 22, N8595C, registered to and operated by a private owner, collided with the ground, and came to rest inverted, during an aborted takeoff at Johnson Field Airport, Archdale, North Carolina. The flight was operated under provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident and a flight plan was not filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage and the private pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Johnson Field, Archdale, North Carolina on August 16, 2005 at 1544. The pilot was attempting to normal takeoff on runway 03 at Johnson Field, which is a 2070 feet long by 75 feet wide turf/gravel runway. The pilot stated that "after he rotated the airplane off of the ground at 55 knots, the airplane felt like it did not want to climb." The pilot did not believe that he would be able to climb over trees at the departure end of the runway, So, the pilot decided to abort the takeoff with about 400 feet of runway left. During the aborted takeoff, the pilot landed the airplane back on the runway, "ground looped the airplane, and came to rest 200 feet from the end of the runway. Post-accident examination of the airplane revealed that the airplane was inverted, nose gear bent aft, and engine firewall was buckled. The airplane also exhibited damage to the right wing, fuselage, propeller, and engine cowling. Post-accident examination of the flight control surfaces revealed no mechanical failures. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunction with the airplane. Performance data for the Piper 22 states that a normal takeoff ground roll is 950 feet and take takeoff to clear a 50 foot obstacle takes 1500 feet.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 EDT
Nearest AirportJohnson Field (0nm)
Runway03
Runway Length2070 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper 22
Tail NumberN8595C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKeith Harris
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-290 SERIES · Reciprocating · 135
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 8 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time18:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data