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June 7, 2019 · Piper PA28 140 · N7227F

Nowdoinham, ME

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 7, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Nowdoinham, ME
Aircraft
Piper PA28 140 (1968)
Tail Number
N7227F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA350

The flight instructor reported that, while demonstrating a soft-field takeoff for a student pilot, he maintained full back pressure with the control yoke; lowered the flaps to 10°; lined up on the wet, grass, 1,900-ft-long runway; and added full power. He further noted that the airplane was not accelerating as anticipated due to the runway condition. The airplane lifted off about two-thirds of the way down the runway, and he decided that the airspeed of 65 mph was "not adequate." Additionally, he saw tall trees at the end of the runway, so he decided to abort the takeoff and land on the remaining runway. He added that he reduced power, that the airplane touched down, and that he applied the brakes but that, "due to the slick conditions," the airplane overran the runway and went down an embankment, and the right landing gear struck a rock hidden by the tall grass. The airplane continued across a gravel road and came to rest in a yard. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and the fuselage. The instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The flight instructor's delayed decision to abort the takeoff from a wet, grass runway with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun and the airplane going down an embankment.

Full Narrative

The flight instructor reported that, while demonstrating a soft field takeoff for a student pilot, he maintained full back pressure with the control yoke, put in 10° of flaps, lined up on the wet, grass, 1,900 ft runway, and added full power. He further noted that the airplane was not accelerating as anticipated due to the runway conditions. The airplane lifted off about two-thirds of the way down the runway and he decided that the airspeed of 65 mph was "not adequate." Additionally, he saw tall trees at the end of the runway, so he decided to abort the takeoff and land on the remaining runway. He reduced power, the airplane touched down, and he applied the brakes. The airplane overran the runway, went down an embankment, and the right landing gear struck a rock hidden by the tall grass. The airplane continued across a gravel road and came to rest in a yard. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 EDT
Nearest AirportMerrymeeting Field (0nm SE)
Runway14
Runway Length1935 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA28 140
Tail NumberN7227F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 55 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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