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April 8, 2023 · Piper PA28 180 · N2448R
Somerset, KY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 8, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Somerset, KY
Aircraft
Piper PA28 180 (1970)
Tail Number
N2448R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA23LA199
The solo student pilot was taking off in gusting wind and described that shortly after rotation, he saw the stall warning light illuminate. He reported that although the engine was developing full power and he leveled off to regain airspeed, the airplane settled back onto the runway and “pulled left.” Despite the pilot’s attempt to keep the airplane on the runway, it departed the runway, impacted an instrument landing system antenna, crossed a taxiway, and then came to rest. The left wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport navigation antenna.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot was taking off in gusting wind and described that shortly after rotation, he saw the stall warning light illuminate. He reported that although the engine was developing full power and he leveled off to regain airspeed, the airplane settled back onto the runway and “pulled left.” Despite the pilot’s attempt to keep the airplane on the runway, it departed the runway, impacted an instrument landing system antenna, crossed a taxiway, and then came to rest. The left wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:55 EDT
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Rgnl (1nm SW)
Runway5
Runway Length5801 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28 180
Tail NumberN2448R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O360-A4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 4200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 F / 28 F
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time08:55
Weather SourceWFAC