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June 9, 2022 · Piper PA-28-140 · N3798K

New Braunfels, TX

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 9, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
New Braunfels, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140 (1967)
Tail Number
N3798K
Operator
Texas Aviation Acaemy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA239

The student pilot reported that during the takeoff roll the airplane began “drifting to the left” of the runway centerline. The airplane briefly became airborne as the pilot attempted to apply opposite rudder. The airplane then landed hard and came to rest in a grassy area at the end of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the forward fuselage and nose wheel landing gear. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained

Full Narrative

The student pilot reported that during the takeoff roll the airplane began “drifting to the left” of the runway centerline. The airplane briefly became airborne as the pilot attempted to apply opposite rudder. The airplane then landed hard and came to rest in a grassy area at the end of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the forward fuselage and nose wheel landing gear. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CDT
Nearest AirportNew Braunfels Rgnl (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length5364 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN3798K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTexas Aviation Acaemy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1700 ft
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time01:14
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data