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July 20, 2023 · Piper PA-28-140 · N4149J
Elko, NV
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 20, 2023
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Elko, NV
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140 (1966)
Tail Number
N4149J
Operator
Self
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR23LA282
The pilot reported that the density altitude conditions were increasing but were within takeoff performance limits. During taxi to his planned departure runway, he was informed that the runway was closed, so he chose to depart from a different runway about 4,400 ft shorter than originally planned for. During takeoff the airplane did not have the performance necessary to attain rotation speed before the end of the runway, but the pilot did not abort the takeoff. He rotated the airplane 5-10 knots too slow and was unable to clear a fence off the departure end of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would preclude normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to ensure adequate airplane performance before taking off from a significantly shorter runway than originally planned for.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the density altitude conditions were increasing but were within takeoff performance limits. During taxi to his planned departure runway, he was informed that the runway was closed, so he chose to depart from a different runway about 4,400 ft shorter than originally planned for. During takeoff the airplane did not have the performance necessary to attain rotation speed before the end of the runway, but the pilot did not abort the takeoff. He rotated the airplane 5-10 knots too slow and was unable to clear a fence off the departure end of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would preclude normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:40 PDT
Nearest AirportElko Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length3015 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN4149J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSelf
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Minor
Crew 2Age 61 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 F
Altimeter30.27 inHg
Observation Time09:56
Weather SourceWFAC