Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary NYC88LA234

GRISWOLD, CT, USA

Aircraft #1

N1840T

PIPER PA-28-180

Analysis

THE TAKEOFF WAS MADE WITH THE TEMP AT ABOUT 90 DEG F. THE ACFT WAS ABOUT 60 LBS OVER THE AUTHORIZED MAX GROSS WT. WITNESSES SAID THE NOSE OF THE ACFT WAS HIGH AS IT PASSED OVER TREES JUST BEYOND THE END OF THE RWY. THE ACFT THEN DESCENDED WITH THE WINGS ROCKING UNTIL IMPACT IN A POND.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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