Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-28-235 near Stanberry, MO — 2011-08-14

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Date
2011-08-14
Location
Stanberry, MO, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-28-235
Registration
N42860
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during takeoff from a private grass airstrip, the airplane struck a fence post that was located on the side of the runway. A postaccident examination showed there was substantial damage to the firewall and fuselage. The pilot reported that the airplane did not have a mechanical or systems failure.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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