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November 11, 2013 · Piper PA 28-161 · N9236L

Clewiston, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 11, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Clewiston, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA 28-161 (1989)
Tail Number
N9236L
Operator
Flight Safety International
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14CA046

According to the student pilot, he landed at his second destination airport, performed a full stop, and taxied back to runway 13 for departure. He lined up on runway centerline and applied a left crosswind correction by turning the yoke to the left. After applying takeoff power and starting his ground roll the right wing rose upwards. The pilot responded by applying right aileron, right rudder, and brakes; however, the airplane departed the left side of the runway and struck a thousand foot marker. Postaccident examination of the wreckage revealed right wing spar damage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

According to the student pilot, he landed at his second destination airport, performed a full stop, and taxied back to runway 13 for departure. He lined up on runway centerline and applied a left crosswind correction by turning the yoke to the left. After applying takeoff power and starting his ground roll the right wing rose upwards. The pilot responded by applying right aileron, right rudder, and brakes; however, the airplane departed the left side of the runway and struck a thousand foot marker. Postaccident examination of the wreckage revealed right wing spar damage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:50 EST
Nearest AirportAirglades (0nm NNW)
Runway13
Runway Length5901 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA 28-161
Tail NumberN9236L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlight Safety International
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time16:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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