Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary NYC85LA251

PITTSTOWN, NJ, USA

Aircraft #1

N2335R

PIPER PA-28-180

Analysis

DURING AN ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF ON A 2439 FT RWY, THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO APPLY BACK ELEVATOR PRESSURE THUS THE ACFT WAS PREVENTED FROM BECOMING AIRBORNE. THE ACFT TRAVELED OFF THE END OF THE RWY WHERE IT CONTACTED A FENCE AND TREES. INSPECTION OF THE ACFT DISCLOSED THE RADIO WIRING HARNESS/PLUGS FELL DOWN IN FRONT OF THE CONTROL COLUMN SPROCKET ASS'Y THEREBY RESTRICTING THE CONTROL COLUMNS AFT MOVEMENT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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