ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355963
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Date: | Saturday 26 April 1997 |
Time: | 15:55 LT |
Type: | Piper PA-28-140 |
Owner/operator: | Private |
Registration: | N6121J |
MSN: | 28-7625220 |
Year of manufacture: | 1976 |
Total airframe hrs: | 2428 hours |
Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E3D |
Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
Category: | Accident |
Location: | Rawlins, WY -
United States of America
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Phase: | Initial climb |
Nature: | Private |
Departure airport: | , WY (KRWL) |
Destination airport: | Rangely, CO (V40) |
Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Confidence Rating: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Narrative:The pilot attempted a takeoff in high density altitude conditions, and encountered downdrafts during the initial climb. Because it became apparent that the aircraft would not outclimb the terrain, the pilot elected to make an emergency landing on the rough/uneven ground. Upon touchdown, both main gear were torn from the wings. The pilot later stated that, although he had checked the weight and balance, he had not calculated the expected rate of climb under the conditions. The expected rate of climb was later determined to be approximately 250 feet per minute. The aircraft came to rest about one mile from the end of the runway, on terrain that was about 150 to 200 feet higher than the runway surface.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Factors include high density altitude, downdrafts, and rough/uneven terrain in the area where the pilot attempted the emergency landing.
Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Report number: | SEA97LA093 |
Status: | Investigation completed |
Duration: | 5 months |
Download report: | Final report |
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Sources:
NTSB SEA97LA093
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