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February 13, 2024 · Piper PA28 181 · N650FT
Melbourne, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 13, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Melbourne, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA28 181 (2013)
Tail Number
N650FT
Operator
Florida Institute of Technology
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA113
The pilot receiving instruction reported that after receiving clearance from the control tower to take off, he taxied onto the runway during nighttime conditions. As the airplane proceeded along the center of the taxiway, he mistook the right runway edge line for the runway centerline and attempted to take off. During the takeoff roll, the airplane impacted a runway edge light, and went into the grass area adjacent to the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilator and the right wing during the accident. The pilot and the flight instructor reported there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to correctly identify the runway centerline prior to initiating the nighttime takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a runway edge light and subsequent runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate monitoring of the pilot.
Full Narrative
The pilot receiving instruction reported that after receiving clearance from the control tower to take off, he taxied onto the runway during nighttime conditions. As the airplane proceeded along the center of the taxiway, he mistook the right runway edge line for the runway centerline and attempted to take off. During the takeoff roll, the airplane impacted a runway edge light, and went into the grass area adjacent to the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilator and the right wing during the accident. The pilot and the flight instructor reported there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:40 EST
Nearest AirportMelbourne Orlando Intl (0nm S)
Runway09R
Runway Length10181 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28 181
Tail NumberN650FT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlorida Institute of Technology
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class · None
Crew 2None
Crew 3Age 27 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind40° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 55 F
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC