Aviation Accident Summary FTW92LA156

RECTOR, AR, USA

Aircraft #1

N15424

PIPER PA-28-140

Analysis

A PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING A TAKEOFF FROM AN AIRSTRIP USING THE SOFT FIELD TAKEOFF PROCEDURE. AFTER LIFTOFF HE STAYED IN GROUND EFFECT AND MAINTAINED A NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE AND NEVER ATTAINED CLIMB AIRSPEED. THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED A LEVEE AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE STRIP, SHEARING THE LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S PREMATURE LIFTOFF.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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