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September 11, 2006 · Piper PA-32-300 · N4202R

Kanab, UT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 11, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Kanab, UT
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300
Tail Number
N4202R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA06CA179

The pilot was taking off on runway 17, which was made of rough dirt/gravel with drainage ditches and berms on both sides. He said the wind was from the south at approximately 5 knots. He said that as the airplane approached rotation speed, a gust of wind from the west lifted the right wing. He said the airplane was pushed off the left side of the runway, and when he corrected back, the airplane continued off the right side striking the adjacent berm. The right main landing gear was bent outboard, and the left main and nose wheel landing gear both separated from the aircraft. The airplane came to rest on its belly, on the left side of the runway facing north. The pilot said that after he exited the airplane, he noticed that the wind was now out of the north at approximately 5 knots. He also observed several dust devils on the runway. The insurance adjuster said that the engine firewall, both wing assembles, both ailerons and flaps, the empennage, and the horizontal stabilizer needed to be replaced.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the rough/uneven conditions of the dirt runway, the wind gusts, and the berms and ditches on both sides of the runway.

Full Narrative

On September 11, 2006, at approximately 1615 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-32-300 (Cherokee Six), N4202R, was substantially damaged during a takeoff attempt at Deer Springs Ranch Airport (UT30; elevation 6,485 feet), Kanab, Utah. The non-instrument rated private pilot and his four passengers were not injured. The pilot/owner was operating the airplane under Title 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal cross-country flight which was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot had not filed a flight plan. The pilot said that he was taking off on runway 17 (8,920 feet by 35 feet), which was made of rough dirt/gravel with drainage ditches and berms on both sides. He said the wind was from the south at approximately 5 knots. The pilot said that as the airplane approached rotation speed, a gust of wind from the west lifted the right wing. He said the airplane was pushed off the left side of the runway, and when he corrected back, the airplane continued off the right side striking the adjacent berm. The right main landing gear was bent outboard, and the left main and nose wheel landing gear both separated from the aircraft. The airplane came to rest on its belly, on the left side of the runway facing north. The pilot said that after he exited the aircraft, he noticed that the wind was now out of the north at approximately 5 knots. He also observed several dust devils on the runway. The insurance adjuster said that the engine firewall, both wing assembles, both ailerons and flaps, the empennage, and the horizontal stabilizer needed to be replaced.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 MDT
Nearest AirportDeer Springs Ranch Airport (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length8920 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN4202R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C
Altimeter30.35 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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