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May 24, 2006 · Piper PA-28-280 · N5180L
Tangier Island, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 24, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Tangier Island, VA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-280
Tail Number
N5180L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06CA120
The pilot stated that he initiated a takeoff roll on runway 02, a 2,950-foot-long, 75-foot-wide, asphalt runway. During rotation, the main landing gear traveled over bumps on the runway, and the airplane veered left. The pilot attempted to correct the airplane, but the main landing gear traveled over another series of bumps on the runway, and the airplane veered further left. The airplane subsequently traveled off the left side of the runway, and struck a ditch.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch. A factor was the rough runway condition.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a Piper PA-28-180 stated that he initiated a takeoff roll on runway 2; a 2,950-foot-long, 75-foot-wide, asphalt runway. During rotation, the main landing gear traveled over bumps on the runway, and the airplane veered left. The pilot attempted to correct the airplane, but the main landing gear traveled over another series of bumps on the runway, and the airplane veered further left. The airplane subsequently traveled off the left side of the runway, and struck a ditch. The wind reported at a nearby airport, about the time of the accident, was from 340 degrees at 7 knots, varying from 289 degrees to 029 degrees.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportTangier Island Airport (0nm)
Runway2
Runway Length2950 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-280
Tail NumberN5180L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time17:40
Weather SourceWFAC