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October 15, 2019 · Piper PA38 112 · N9708T
Colorado Springs, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 15, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Aircraft
Piper PA38 112 (1978)
Tail Number
N9708T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA20CA014
The pilot reported that, shortly after takeoff, the airplane drifted left of the runway heading. He attempted to correct, but the airplane continued to drift left, impacted a fence, and came to rest in a horse corral. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading while taking off with a gusting tailwind, which resulted in impact with a fence.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, shortly after takeoff the airplane drifted left off runway heading. He attempted to correct, but the airplane continued to drift left, impacted a fence and came to rest in a horse corral. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was 220° at 10 knots, gusting to 18 knots. The pilot reported that, about the time of the accident the wind was 330° at 11 knots. The airplane was departing from runway 08.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 MDT
Nearest AirportMeadow Lake (0nm WNW)
Runway08
Runway Length2074 ft
Runway Width35 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA38 112
Tail NumberN9708T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C · Reciprocating · 125
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 10 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 16 C
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time15:55
Weather SourceWFAC