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September 27, 2008 · Piper PA28 140 · N6266J
Gann Valley, SD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 27, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Gann Valley, SD
Aircraft
Piper PA28 140
Tail Number
N6266J
Operator
Dihl J Grohs
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA296
The pilot agreed to take the non-pilot rated aircraft owner and a passenger on a local flight. The pilot reported that during takeoff, he was not able to gain sufficient altitude to clear a fence off the departure end of the runway. The landing gear contacted the fence and the airplane continued forward until it contacted an embankment. The pilot stated he was not familiar with this particular airplane and airport, and that he should have had a greater safety margin on which to base his midfield go/no-go decision.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inability to gain sufficient altitude during takeoff as a result of inadequate preflight planning.
Full Narrative
The pilot agreed to take the non-pilot rated aircraft owner and a passenger on a local flight. The pilot reported that during takeoff, he was not able to gain sufficient altitude to clear a fence off the departure end of the runway. The landing gear contacted the fence and the airplane continued forward until it contacted an embankment. The pilot stated he was not familiar with this particular airplane and airport, and that he should have had a greater safety margin on which to base his midfield go/no-go decision.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width16 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28 140
Tail NumberN6266J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDihl J Grohs
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O320 · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO