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April 22, 2015 · Piper PA 16 NO Series · N5616H
Hartwell, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 22, 2015
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Hartwell, GA
Aircraft
Piper PA 16 NO Series (1949)
Tail Number
N5616H
Operator
Mountain Air
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA047
The pilot reported that about 700 feet into the takeoff roll, the airplane began to drift left as he approached the narrowest part of the runway. The airplane departed the runway to the left, impacted trees, and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot and sole passenger sustained minor injuries. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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
The pilot reported that about 700 feet into the takeoff roll, the airplane began to drift left as he approached the narrowest part of the runway. The airplane departed the runway to the left, impacted trees, and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot and sole passenger sustained minor injuries. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:50 EDT
Nearest AirportAirnautique, Inc. (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 16 NO Series
Tail NumberN5616H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMountain Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · Minor
Crew 2Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 39 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time13:56
Weather SourceWFAC