ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 358068
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| Date: | Tuesday 31 October 1995 |
| Time: | 09:15 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-22-135 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N3562A |
| MSN: | 22-1831 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2756 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-290-D2 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Davis, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (0O5) |
| Vacaville, CA (045) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL IN THE CONVENTIONAL GEAR AIRPLANE, THE PILOT DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION TO THE AIRPLANE'S FLOOR AND DID NOT INITIALLY OBSERVE THE AIRPLANE VEERING OFF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT REDUCED ENGINE POWER AND APPLIED BRAKES. THE AIRPLANE EXITED OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, ENCOUNTERED SOFT TERRAIN, AND NOSED OVER. HE REPORTED NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS.
Probable Cause: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll by diverting his attention.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX96LA030
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Mar-2024 09:37 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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