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July 23, 2009 · Piper PA32R 301T · N301RT
Colorado Springs, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 23, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Aircraft
Piper PA32R 301T
Tail Number
N301RT
Operator
Dean Sather
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA465
According to the pilot, the tower controller cautioned for wind shear and then cleared the flight to depart. The pilot delayed momentarily to assess the wind conditions and then departed. The airplane climbed to 75 feet, and then began to lose altitude as if the airplane was "being pushed down." The pilot applied corrective measures but was unable to arrest the descent. The airplane impacted the runway resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. The automated special weather observation report, issued shortly after the time of the accident, reported winds variable from 100 degrees to 160 degrees at 7 knots with light rain.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Windshear-Ability to respond/compensate - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, the tower controller cautioned for wind shear and then cleared the flight to depart. The pilot delayed momentarily to assess the wind conditions and then departed. The airplane climbed to 75 feet, and then began to lose altitude as if the airplane was "being pushed down." The pilot applied corrective measures but was unable to arrest the descent. The airplane impacted the runway resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. The automated special weather observation report, issued shortly after the time of the accident, reported winds variable from 100 degrees to 160 degrees at 7 knots with light rain.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:40 MDT
Nearest AirportColorado Springs Municipal (0nm)
Runway17R
Runway Length11022 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA32R 301T
Tail NumberN301RT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDean Sather
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO540 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time19:56
Weather SourceWFAC