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March 30, 2008 · Piper PA-32-260 · N5521J

Grand Canyon, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 30, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Grand Canyon, AZ
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-260
Tail Number
N5521J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX08CA111

After fueling the airplane, a normal engine start was accomplished and the pilot announced on Unicom that he was taxiing to runway 19 for engine run up. Prior to takeoff, the pilot requested a wind check, and was given 170 to 220 degrees at 20-25 knots. During the takeoff roll, the airplane drifted towards the right edge of the runway. The airplane became airborne momentarily, but settled back to the runway as it continued to accelerate. With about a quarter of the runway remaining, the pilot aborted the takeoff. During the pilot's attempts to stop the airplane, it overran the end of the runway and came to rest approximately 100 feet from the end. The left wing's spar was bent, and the wing's top skin and bottom skin were wrinkled.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing to the accident were wind gusts and a crosswind.

Full Narrative

After fueling the airplane, a normal engine start was accomplished and the pilot announced on Unicom that he was taxiing to runway 19 for engine run up. Prior to takeoff, the pilot requested a wind check, and was given 170 to 220 degrees at 20-25 knots. During the takeoff roll, the airplane drifted towards the right edge of the runway. The airplane became airborne momentarily, but settled back to the runway as it continued to accelerate. With about a quarter of the runway remaining, the pilot aborted the takeoff. During the pilot's attempts to stop the airplane, it overran the end of the runway and came to rest approximately 100 feet from the end. The left wing's spar was bent, and the wing's top skin and bottom skin were wrinkled. The pilot had three passengers on board. The density altitude was 7,000 feet. The conditions at Grand Canyon National Park Airport, approximately 18 nautical miles north of the accident site, were wind from 210 to 240 degrees at 22 knots, gusting to 31 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:18 MST
Nearest AirportValle Airport (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length4199 ft
Runway Width45 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-32-260
Tail NumberN5521J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-E435 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 22 kt, gusting 31 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 21 C
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time16:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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