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August 26, 2011 · Piper PA-30 · N75BA
Saguache, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 26, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Saguache, CO
Aircraft
Piper PA-30
Tail Number
N75BA
Operator
Wozniak Martin
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA662
According to local law enforcement personnel who spoke with one of the passengers, the pilot experienced an unspecified problem with the airplane during takeoff. The pilot aborted the takeoff, and the airplane impacted the terrain adjacent to the runway, collapsing the landing gear. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the left wing and fuselage were buckled.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot - C
Full Narrative
According to local law enforcement who spoke with one of the passengers, during takeoff the pilot experienced an unspecified problem with the airplane. The pilot aborted the takeoff, and the airplane impacted the terrain adjacent to the runway. After impacting terrain, the landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to rest upright within the perimeter of the airport. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the left wing and fuselage were buckled. Numerous attempts to contact the pilot to discuss the accident have been unsuccessful.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 MDT
Nearest AirportSaguache Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway11
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-30
Tail NumberN75BA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWozniak Martin
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150 | Lycoming · IO-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter30.40 inHg
Observation Time23:06