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July 11, 2010 · Piper PA28R 201T · N142TV
Sarasota, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 11, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Sarasota, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA28R 201T
Tail Number
N142TV
Operator
Tony Varol
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA360
The pilot stated that, during the takeoff roll, the airplane veered to the right. He corrected by applying left rudder, but he was unsuccessful. The airplane departed the left side of the runway into grass, and became airborne over a pond prior to impacting a taxiway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine firewall. Postaccident examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed no preexisting mechanical malfunctions or failures. The reported weather at the accident airport, about the time of the accident, included wind from 290 degrees at 9 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll on runway 32, the airplane "started going to the right." He applied "full" left rudder to correct, "but could not push back to the right." The airplane departed the left side of the runway into grass, and became airborne over a pond prior to impacting a taxiway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine firewall. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed no preexisting mechanical malfunctions or failures. Reported weather at the accident airport, about the time of the accident, included winds from 290 degrees at 9 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:25 EDT
Nearest AirportSarasota International Airport (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length9500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28R 201T
Tail NumberN142TV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTony Varol
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO360 · Reciprocating · 210
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC