ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353006
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| Date: | Saturday 17 July 1999 |
| Time: | 13:17 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-32R-300 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N1692H |
| MSN: | 32R-7780177 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3089 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-540-KIG5D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Mammoth Lakes, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | (KMMH) |
| Oxnard, CA (KOXR) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot added full fuel prior to departure. The AWOS (Automated Weather Observing System) reported the density altitude was 9,400 feet. He reviewed the procedures for a high altitude takeoff, completed an engine run up, and leaned for departure. After taxiing into position for takeoff, he applied the brakes then power. The runway was slightly uphill and the pilot did not feel the airplane was developing full power, but he did not abort the takeoff. The airplane climbed approximately 200 feet, but would not climb higher. After deciding an attempt to turn could induce a stall, the pilot lowered the landing gear and airspeed as much as possible. He maintained a controlled descent into the terrain and estimated his speed at touchdown was 50 to 60 knots. The pilot felt the density altitude prevented the airplane from climbing. The airport had an elevation of 7,128 feet msl (mean sea level). An aviation routine weather report (METAR) issued reported the temperature was 73 degrees Fahrenheit and the altimeter setting was 30.22 inHg.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed for the prevailing density altitude. The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff is also causal.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX99LA254
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Mar-2024 09:29 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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