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February 24, 2010 · Piper PA-28-180 · N5212L
Patillas, PR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 24, 2010
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Patillas, PR
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180
Tail Number
N5212L
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA152
The certificated flight instructor (CFI) stated that the student pilot was performing the takeoff. Upon reaching 65 knots, the student pilot panicked for no apparent reason and pulled the throttle back to abort the takeoff. The CFI knew that there was not enough runway remaining to safely stop, and took control of the airplane to continue the takeoff. The airplane was able to clear trees at the departure end of the runway, but the CFI stated that he was too low to gain airspeed or a positive rate of climb. The CFI elected to land in a river to avoid trees and rising terrain immediately ahead, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Action/decision-Info processing/decision-Decision making/judgment-Student pilot - C
Full Narrative
The certificated flight instructor (CFI) stated that the student pilot was performing the takeoff. Upon reaching 65 knots, the student pilot panicked for no apparent reason and pulled the throttle back to abort the takeoff. The CFI knew that there was not enough runway remaining to safely stop, and took control of the airplane to continue the takeoff. The airplane was able to clear trees at the departure end of the runway, but the CFI stated that he was too low to gain airspeed or a positive rate of climb. The CFI elected to land in a river to avoid trees and rising terrain immediately ahead, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 AST
Nearest AirportPatillas Airport (1nm)
Runway10
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN5212L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · None · Minor
Crew 2Age 63 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 10 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time13:56
Weather SourceWFAC