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August 21, 2020 · Piper PA28 140 · N8267N
Corsicana, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 21, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Corsicana, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA28 140 (1969)
Tail Number
N8267N
Operator
Private Individual
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20CA359
The student pilot was practicing soft field takeoff procedures 0n runway 14. During the takeoff roll, the pilot lost control of the airplane and the tail of the airplane hit the ground. The stall warning horn sounded, and the pilot reported that he was overwhelmed by the situation. He was unable to regain control of the airplane as it departed the left side of the runway. The pilot aborted the takeoff, however the airplane’s right wing collided with an airport sign resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane before the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The student pilot was practicing soft field takeoff procedures 0n runway 14. During the takeoff roll, the pilot lost control of the airplane and the tail of the airplane hit the ground. The stall warning horn sounded, and the pilot reported that he was overwhelmed by the situation. He was unable to regain control of the airplane as it departed the left side of the runway. The pilot aborted the takeoff, however the airplane’s right wing collided with an airport sign resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane before the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 CDT
Nearest AirportC David Campbell Field-Corsica (0nm ESE)
Runway14
Runway Length5004 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28 140
Tail NumberN8267N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPrivate Individual
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC