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May 5, 2006 · Piper PA-28-180 · N4814J
Chester, CT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 5, 2006
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Chester, CT
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180
Tail Number
N4814J
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06CA108
The pilot aborted the takeoff after observing that the "airplane was not lifting off normally." He was unable to stop the airplane before it overran the runway and collided with a fence and a tree. Interpolation of performance planning charts revealed that the distance required for takeoff over a 50-foot obstacle was greater than the distance available prior to the tree line at the departure end of the runway. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the PA-28R-180 aborted the takeoff after observing that the "airplane was not lifting off normally." The pilot was unable to stop the airplane before it overran the runway and collided with a fence and a tree. Interpolation of performance planning charts revealed that the distance required for takeoff over a 50-foot obstacle was greater than the distance available prior to the tree line at the departure end of the runway. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN4814J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter29.70 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC