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April 7, 2006 · Piper PA-28-140 · N4316T

Lakeview, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 7, 2006
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Lakeview, AR
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N4316T
Operator
Mark D Willis
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW06CA096

The 700-hour private pilot of the single-engine airplane collided with trees and terrain at the departure end of runway 06 while attempting to depart the 3,200-foot long, by 55-foot wide turf runway with a 17 knot tailwind. The pilot reported that he encountered a wind reversal at treetop level. The pilot further reported that the airplane began "mushing forward on the edge of a stall" while in a nose high attitude. The airplane subsequently collided with a tree and came to rest in a large tree. At 1153, a weather reporting facility located approximately five miles east of the accident site reported wind from 240 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 17 knots. The pilot added that the "visibility was good, but the atmosphere was turbulent and unstable." Runway 06 features 30-foot tall trees on the left side and the departure end on the runway. The published airport procedures for obstacle clearance at the accident airport was to use of runway 06 for departures and runway 24 for arrivals.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.

Full Narrative

The 700-hour private pilot of the single-engine airplane collided with trees and terrain at the departure end of runway 06 while attempting to depart the 3,200-foot long, by 55-foot wide turf runway with a 17 knot tailwind. The pilot reported that he encountered a wind reversal at treetop level. The pilot further reported that the airplane began "mushing forward on the edge of a stall" while in a nose high attitude. The airplane subsequently collided with a tree and came to rest in a large tree. At 1153, a weather reporting facility located approximately five miles east of the accident site reported wind from 240 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 17 knots. The pilot added that the "visibility was good, but the atmosphere was turbulent and unstable." Runway 06 features 30-foot tall trees on the left side and the departure end on the runway. The published airport procedures for obstacle clearance at the accident airport is the use of runway 06 for departures and runway 24 for arrivals.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:19 CDT
Nearest AirportGastons Airport (0nm)
Runway06
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN4316T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMark D Willis
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 11 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter29.53 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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