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August 31, 2010 · Piper PA-28-140 · N3969K
Anderson, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Anderson, IN
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N3969K
Operator
Andair Aircraft Rental and Instruction
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA518
The pilot reported that he was conducting an introductory flight with two passengers. During departure, the airplane did not continue climbing or gain altitude due to the high density altitude. The airplane started to descend and he lowered the nose. The airplane continued to sink and it sustained substantial damage on impact with terrain. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane in reference to the accident flight.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff due to degraded airplane performance.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was giving a "discovery flight." After takeoff from the 3400 foot runway, the airplane did not continue to climb or gain altitude. According to the pilot the airplane started to sink and he lowered the airplane's nose. The airplane continued to sink and it sustained substantial damage on impact with terrain. The pilot's accident report listed no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane in reference to the accident flight. The calculated local density altitude was 3,099 feet.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 EDT
Nearest AirportAnderson Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN3969K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAndair Aircraft Rental and Instruction
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2G · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 87 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC