ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 297832
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| Date: | Saturday 6 July 2019 |
| Time: | 18:05 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-32-260 Cherokee Six |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N3556W |
| MSN: | 32-444 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1966 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6643 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-540-E4B5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Seldovia, Alaska -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Alice Springs Airport, NT (ASP/YBAS) |
| Wasilla, AK (AWS) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that the airplane's gross takeoff weight was 300 lbs less than the maximum allowable takeoff weight. He performed a short-field takeoff from the 1,800-ft-long gravel surface, and the initial climb continued as expected. However, the climb performance then degraded and became insufficient to clear 80-ft-tall trees located about 1,000 ft from the departure end of the runway. The airplane collided with treetops, descended, and subsequently impacted a lake and became submerged. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the stabilator. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to attain a sufficient climb following a short-field takeoff, which resulted in collision with trees.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB GAA19CA387
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2022 09:12 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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