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January 15, 2012 · Piper PA-32RT-300 · N513CW
Angle Fire, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 15, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Angle Fire, NM
Aircraft
Piper PA-32RT-300
Tail Number
N513CW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA140
During the initial takeoff climb from runway 17, the airplane veered abruptly to the left and started to sink. The pilot elected to abort the takeoff and the airplane settled back to the ground. As the airplane rolled through the snow, the nosewheel and the left main landing gear collapsed. A postaccident examination of the airframe revealed that the outboard portion of the left wing was substantially damaged. The reported wind about the time of the accident was from 250 degrees 26 knots gusting up to 37 knots. No preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures were found that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
During the initial takeoff climb from runway 17, the airplane veered abruptly to the left and started to sink. The pilot elected to abort the takeoff and the airplane settled back to the ground. As the airplane rolled through the snow, the nosewheel and the left main landing gear collapsed. A postaccident examination of the airframe revealed that the outboard portion of the left wing was substantially damaged. The pilot estimated the winds at 20 to 30 knots. Winds at the time of the accident were recorded as 250 degrees at 26 knots gusting to 37 knots. No preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures were found that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 MST
Nearest AirportAngel Fire Airport (1nm)
Runway17
Runway Length8900 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32RT-300
Tail NumberN513CW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1GD · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 26 kt, gusting 37 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 12 C
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time23:15
Weather SourceWFAC