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September 18, 2007 · Piper PA 28-140 · N4764T

Flagstaff, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 18, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Flagstaff, AZ
Aircraft
Piper PA 28-140
Tail Number
N4764T
Operator
Aaron Parker
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA07CA265

The 33-hour student pilot was performing a short field takeoff. He selected two notches of flaps and while holding the brakes, applied full power. The airplane accelerated to 65 knots and lifted from the runway. The airspeed then decreased so the pilot pushed the nose over and retracted the flaps. He continued to descend and the airspeed would not increase. The pilot force landed the airplane off the end of the runway and it impacted trees. According to the Federal Aviation Administration inspector, there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airframe or engine. Winds at the time of the accident were from 240 degrees at 10 knots, with 16-knot wind gusts.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to attain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a forced landing off the end of the runway. A contributing factor to the accident was the gusting wind.

Full Narrative

The 33-hour student pilot intended to practice short field takeoffs and landings. This was his first time practicing short field takeoffs and landings as the sole occupant of the airplane. The last time he performed a short field takeoff was with his certified flight instructor about 2 months prior to the accident. His preflight and run up checks were all within limits. He selected two notches of flaps and while holding the brakes, applied full power. The airplane accelerated to 65 knots and the airplane lifted from the runway quickly. As the airplane climbed to 100 feet the pilot noted a decrease in airspeed so he pushed the nose over. He retracted a notch of flaps and descended to 20 feet above the runway. The student pilot then force landed the airplane off the end of the runway and it impacted trees. Post accident examination of the wreckage by the Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any mechanical anomalies with the engine or airframe. The flaps were fully retracted at the accident site. The winds recorded at the airport approximately 3 minutes prior to the accident were from 240 degrees at 10 knots, with 16-knot wind gusts.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:59 MST
Nearest AirportFlagstaff Puliam (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length6999 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA 28-140
Tail NumberN4764T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAaron Parker
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTextron Lycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 10 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 32 C
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time23:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data