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August 21, 2012 · Piper PA-28-140 · N8154N
Mcminnville, OR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 21, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mcminnville, OR
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N8154N
Operator
Pacific Flyers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA368
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, he attempted to close a window vent and the airplane veered off the left side of the runway. He aborted the takeoff and taxied back for takeoff; he examined the airplane before takeoff and did not see any damage. After landing, he secured the airplane in the club hangar. During a flying club meeting 4 days later, the pilot observed damage to the right wing; subsequent examination revealed substantial damage to the wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane before the runway excursion.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll he attempted to close a window vent and veered off the left side of the runway. He aborted the takeoff and taxied back for takeoff; he examined the airplane prior to takeoff and did not see any damage. After landing he secured the airplane in the club hangar. On August 25th during a flying club meeting the pilot observed damage to the lower section of the right wing and subsequent examination revealed substantial damage to the wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane prior to the runway excursion.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 PDT
Nearest AirportMcminnville Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length5420 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN8154N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPacific Flyers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time20:30
Weather SourceWFAC