Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-28-140 near McMinnville, OR — 2012-08-21

Final reportWPR12CA368
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Date
2012-08-21
Location
McMinnville, OR, USA
Airport
MMV
Aircraft
PIPER PA-28-140
Registration
N8154N
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, he attempted to close a window vent and the airplane veered off the left side of the runway. He aborted the takeoff and taxied back for takeoff; he examined the airplane before takeoff and did not see any damage. After landing, he secured the airplane in the club hangar. During a flying club meeting 4 days later, the pilot observed damage to the right wing; subsequent examination revealed substantial damage to the wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane before the runway excursion.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents2

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