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July 21, 2012 · Piper PA-20 · N7465K
Cooperstown, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 21, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Cooperstown, NY
Aircraft
Piper PA-20
Tail Number
N7465K
Operator
Vincent Dellechaie
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA475
The pilot stated that, before initiating the takeoff, he observed that the two windsocks located on the runway indicated a crosswind. Just after lifting off, the pilot felt a gust of wind from the left, and the airplane was pushed right toward a cornfield located next to the runway. The right wingtip impacted cornstalks, and the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted in the field, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that prior to initiating the takeoff, he observed that the two windsocks located on the runway indicated a crosswind. Just after lifting off, the pilot felt a gust of wind from the left, and the airplane was pushed right towards a cornfield located next to the runway. The right wingtip impacted cornstalks, and the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted in the field, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and both left and right wings. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 EDT
Nearest AirportCooperstown-Westville Airport (0nm)
Runway02
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-20
Tail NumberN7465K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVincent Dellechaie
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290 SERIES · Reciprocating · 125
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 84 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time18:51
Weather SourceWFAC