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March 27, 2006 · Piper PA-38-112 · N939RG
Marana, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 27, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Marana, AZ
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
N939RG
Operator
James Hinrichs
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC06CA037
The private pilot was conducting a local personal flight under Title 14, CFR Part 91. He said that during the takeoff roll he encountered a dust devil, and lost directional control of the airplane. The pilot said the airplane exited the runway and struck a runway sign, which broke off the left wheel and axle assembly. The airplane continued on, striking another sign, breaking off the left landing gear strut, and damaging the left wing leading edge. The pilot also reported the airplane sustained dents in the fuselage.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather conditions and loss of directional control, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway during the takeoff roll, and striking a sign. A factor associated with the accident was a dust devil.
Full Narrative
The private pilot was conducting a local personal flight under Title 14, CFR Part 91. He said during the takeoff roll he encountered a dust devil, and lost directional control of the airplane. The pilot said the airplane exited the runway and struck a runway sign, which broke off the left wheel and axle assembly. The airplane continued on, striking another sign, breaking off the left landing gear strut, and damaging the left wing leading edge. The pilot also reported the airplane sustained dents in the fuselage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberN939RG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames Hinrichs
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Weather SourcePILO