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November 12, 2007 · Piper PA-28-180 · N3656R
Sedona, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 12, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Sedona, AZ
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180
Tail Number
N3656R
Operator
John C Wi
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA08CA026
The private pilot reported that after reaching rotation speed of 60 miles per hour the nose lifted off the runway, "...but the plane felt sluggish and heavy, so I gently eased the nose back down and decided to let the aircraft pick up more airspeed." The pilot stated that after a few seconds the airspeed began to increase again, "...so I released back pressure again, and I felt the aircraft begin to climb." The pilot revealed that at this point [the airplane] was "hit" by a sudden gust of wind causing it to be blown to the left of the runway. The airplane subsequently impacted a taxiway sign before impacting the ground and coming to rest upright about 100 to 200 feet off the left side of runway 03. The pilot reported the wind at the time of the accident was from 150 degrees at 4 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident included the gusty crosswind condition and the taxiway sign.
Full Narrative
The private pilot reported that after reaching rotation speed of 60 miles per hour the nose lifted off the runway, "...but the plane felt sluggish and heavy, so I gently eased the nose back down and decided to let the aircraft pick up more airspeed." The pilot stated that after a few seconds the airspeed began to increase again, "...so I released back pressure again, and I felt the aircraft begin to climb." The pilot revealed that at this point [the airplane] was "hit" by a sudden gust of wind causing it to be blown to the left of the runway. The airplane subsequently impacted a taxiway sign before impacting the ground and coming to rest upright about 100 to 200 feet off the left side of runway 03. The pilot reported the wind at the time of the accident was from 150 degrees at 4 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 MST
Nearest AirportSedona Airport (0nm)
Runway03
Runway Length5129 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN3656R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn C Wi
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4A · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC