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November 18, 2008 · Piper PA46 310P · N6913Z
Oak Island, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 18, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Oak Island, NC
Aircraft
Piper PA46 310P
Tail Number
N6913Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA065
During the takeoff roll on runway 5, the pilot began to drift left of the runway centerline. The pilot stated that he applied right rudder, then the airplane turned sharply right "as if I overcorrected to the right." The pilot responded by pulling the throttle to idle. The airplane continued to veer onto the grass on the right side of the runway edge and down an embankment. As the airplane passed through a small culvert, the nose gear collapsed and the airplane came to rest in a drainage ditch. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the airplane and no evidence of any mechanical abnormalities. Winds about the time of the accident were 320 degrees at 9 knots, gusting to 18 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Attain/maintain not possible - C
Full Narrative
During the takeoff roll on runway 5, the pilot began to drift left of the runway centerline. The pilot stated that he applied right rudder, then the airplane turned sharply right "as if I overcorrected to the right." The pilot responded by pulling the throttle to idle. The airplane continued to veer onto the grass on the right side of the runway edge and down an embankment. As the airplane passed through a small culvert, the nose gear collapsed and the airplane came to rest in a drainage ditch. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the airplane and no evidence of any mechanical abnormalities. Winds about the time of the accident were 320 degrees at 9 knots, gusting to 18 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EST
Nearest AirportBrunswick County Airport (1nm)
Runway05
Runway Length4301 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA46 310P
Tail NumberN6913Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 9 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 19 C
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time20:00
Weather SourceWFAC