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January 19, 2021 · Piper PA28 140 · N4530T
Miami, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 19, 2021
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Miami, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA28 140 (1972)
Tail Number
N4530T
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA164
The pilot was practicing a short-field takeoff in gusty crosswind conditions with a flight instructor onboard. During the takeoff attempt, the pilot pitched up excessively and the airplane encountered an aerodynamic stall. It then contacted the ground off the side of the runway, collapsing the nose landing gear and substantially damaging the engine mount. The flight instructor reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation, nor did the pilot report any.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Also causal was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.
Full Narrative
The pilot was practicing a short-field takeoff in gusty crosswind conditions with a flight instructor onboard. During the takeoff attempt, the pilot pitched up excessively and the airplane encountered an aerodynamic stall. It then contacted the ground off the side of the runway, collapsing the nose landing gear and substantially damaging the engine mount. The flight instructor reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation, nor did the pilot report any.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EST
Nearest AirportDade-Collier Training And Tran (0nm N)
Runway09
Runway Length10499 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28 140
Tail NumberN4530T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 73 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.28 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC