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July 2, 2009 · Piper PA-28-140 · N88FN
Hibbing, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 2, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hibbing, MN
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N88FN
Operator
Roy Riser
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA422
The airplane impacted a construction barricade while taking off from a closed taxiway. The taxiway was being prepared to be used as a temporary runway during future scheduled maintenance on the airport's main runway. At the time of the accident, the taxiway was closed while it was being painted with the temporary runway markings. However, the main runway was still in use for normal operations. There was an applicable Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) specifying that the taxiway was closed. The pilot stated that he mistakenly identified the taxiway as the active runway when he saw the temporary runway markings. The right main wing spar was substantially damaged when the main landing gear collapsed after striking the construction barricade.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot mistakenly using a closed taxiway for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane striking a construction barricade.
Full Narrative
The airplane impacted a construction barricade while taking off from a closed taxiway. The taxiway was being prepared to be used as a temporary runway during future scheduled maintenance on the airport's main runway. At the time of the accident, the taxiway was closed while it was being painted with the temporary runway markings. However, the main runway was still in use for normal operations. There was an applicable Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) specifying that the taxiway was closed. The pilot stated that he mistakenly identified the taxiway as the active runway when he saw the temporary runway markings. The right main wing spar was substantially damaged when the main landing gear collapsed after striking the construction barricade.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:08 CDT
Nearest AirportChisholm-Hibbing Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN88FN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRoy Riser
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 88 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 50
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC