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June 29, 2008 · Piper PA-32RT-300T · N132RR

Cookson, OK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 2008
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Cookson, OK
Aircraft
Piper PA-32RT-300T
Tail Number
N132RR
Operator
Lance Land Services
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08LA176

Moments after the single-engine airplane became airborne, the pilot observed a partial loss of engine power. Shortly thereafter, the airplane impacted into trees beyond the departure end of the runway. The airplane came to rest nose pointing skyward in a tree. There was no post crash fire and all three occupants were able to exit the airplane unassisted. The onsite investigation revealed that the propeller had sliced into a tree in a manner consistent with the engine producing power at the time of impact. There were no reported abnormalities with the flight controls. The reason for the reported partial loss of engine power was not determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

The partial loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Full Narrative

On June 29, 2008, about 1700 central daylight time, a single-engine Piper PA-32RT-300T airplane, N132RR, was substantially damaged during impact with trees during takeoff from the Snake Creek Wilderness Airport (OK06), Cookson, Oklahoma. The private pilot and the two occupants sustained minor injuries. The airplane was registered to and operated by Lance Land Services LLC., of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The 132-nautical mile cross-country flight was originating at the time of the accident and was destined for Wiley Post Airport (PWA), Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. According to the pilot, moments after the airplane became airborne, he observed a partial loss of engine power. Shortly thereafter, the airplane impacted into trees beyond the departure end of the runway. The airplane came to rest nose pointing skyward in a tree. There was no post crash fire and all three occupants were able to exit the airplane unassisted. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector responded to the accident site. The inspector reported that the airplane's wings and fuselage sustained structural damage during the impact. The investigation further revealed that the propeller had sliced into a tree in a manner consistent with the engine producing power at the time of impact. There were no reported abnormalities with the flight controls. The reason for the reported partial loss of engine power was not determined. At 1653, the automated weather observing system at the Davis Field Airport (MKO), Muskogee, Oklahoma, located 20 nautical miles west from the site of the accident, reported wind from 340 degrees at 11 knots, 10 statute miles visibility, clear of clouds, temperature 82 degrees Fahrenheit, dew point 55 degrees Fahrenheit, and a barometric pressure setting of 30.13 inches of Mercury.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 CDT
Nearest AirportSnake Creek Wilderness (0nm)
Runway03
Runway Length2840 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-32RT-300T
Tail NumberN132RR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLance Land Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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