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February 4, 2007 · Piper PA-38-112 · N9670T
Ontario, OR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 4, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ontario, OR
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
N9670T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA07CA057
The aircraft descended into a reservoir off the departure end of the runway during the takeoff initial climb. The pilot held the control yoke in the full aft position during the entire takeoff roll. Due to the position of the control yoke, the aircraft used considerably more runway than it would have if the yoke had been in the near-neutral position. After lifting off approximately 1,600 feet down the 1,840 foot runway, the aircraft traveled about 300 more feet before settling into a reservoir that was just off the departure end of the runway. There was no report of any engine or flight control problem.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an airspeed above Vs after lifting off of a remote gravel airstrip. Factors include the pilot's failure to correctly understand the procedure to use for a soft-field takeoff.
Full Narrative
During a takeoff from a remote airstrip of hard-packed gravel, the pilot held the control yoke in the full aft position during the entire takeoff roll. Due to the position of the control yoke, the aircraft used considerably more runway than it would have if the yoke had been in the near-neutral position. After lifting off approximately 1,600 feet down the 1,840 foot runway, the aircraft traveled about 300 more feet before settling into a reservoir that was just off the departure end of the runway. In the Operators Safety Recommendation section of the NTSB Form 6120.1/2, the pilot wrote "Better takeoff technique." There was no report of any engine or flight control problem.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:35 PST
Nearest AirportOwyhee Reservoir State (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length1840 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberN9670T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO