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August 3, 2011 · Piper PA-30 · N8314Y

St. Petersburg, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 3, 2011
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (1 serious injury, 4 minor injuries)
Location
St. Petersburg, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-30
Tail Number
N8314Y
Operator
Erett Jay Bozarth
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11LA438

During the takeoff roll, with the flaps extended, the pilot over-rotated the airplane when it reached an airspeed of 85 mph. He retracted the landing gear, the airspeed decreased to 69 mph, and the airplane stalled. The left wing dropped, the pilot lowered the nose of the airplane, and it collided with the ground resulting in substantial damage to the airframe. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane. Visual examination of the airplane verified the pilot's statement. The flight manual for the airplane indicated the airplane will stall at 69 mph with the landing gear and flaps extended.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Pitch control-Incorrect use/operation - C

Full Narrative

On August 3, 2011, about 1111 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-30, N8314Y, registered to a private owner, collided with the ground during initial takeoff climb from Albert Whitted Airport (SPG), St. Petersburg, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The personal flight was operated under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.The airplane received structural damage to the left wing and airframe. The certificated commercial pilot and three passenger reported minor injuries. One passenger received serious injuries. The flight originated from SPG, en-route to Key West International Airport (EYW) Key West, Florida at 1110. The pilot stated upon reaching 85 mph, he over-rotated the airplane and retracted the landing gear. He did not retract the flaps. The airspeed decreased to 69 mph, and the airplane entered an accelerated stall. The left wing dropped down, and he immediately lowered the nose and leveled the wings. He lost directional control of the airplane and it collided with the ground. He further stated there were no mechanical problems with the airplane before the accident. Review of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Flight Manual for the Piper PA-30 revealed in Section I, Limitations, that the stalling speed with the landing gear and flaps up is 76 mph. With the landing gear and flaps down the stalling speed is 69 mph. Visual examination of the airframe, flight controls, engine assembly and accessories by an FAA inspector revealed no anomalies with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:11 EDT
Nearest AirportAlbert Whitted Airport (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length3677 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-30
Tail NumberN8314Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorErett Jay Bozarth
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150 | Lycoming · IO-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary5 injuries (1 serious injury, 4 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor4
Uninjured0
Total5
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time15:14
Weather SourceWFAC

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