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May 19, 2022 · Piper PA-28R-180 · N7451J
Beach City, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 19, 2022
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Beach City, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-180 (1968)
Tail Number
N7451J
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA206
The pilot reported that he attempted a takeoff with an estimated 10-12 knot left quartering tailwind. During the takeoff ground roll, the airplane veered left, departed the side of the runway, and collided with trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left and right wings. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. A review of aviation weather data found the potential for the wind to gust over 20 knots at the time of the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in a gusting quartering tailwind that resulted in a loss of control and impact with trees.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he attempted a takeoff with an estimated 10-12 knot left quartering tailwind. During the takeoff ground roll, the airplane veered left, departed the side of the runway, and collided with trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left and right wings. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. A review of aviation weather data found the potential for the wind to gust over 20 knots at the time of the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:20 CDT
Nearest AirportRwj Airpark (0.2nm SE)
Runway26
Runway Length5035 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28R-180
Tail NumberN7451J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-B1E · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 74 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 15 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time11:54
Weather SourcePILO