Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-30 near Saguache, CO — 2011-08-26

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Date
2011-08-26
Location
Saguache, CO, USA
Airport
04V
Aircraft
PIPER PA-30
Registration
N75BA
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the aborted takeoff.

NTSB narrative

According to local law enforcement personnel who spoke with one of the passengers, the pilot experienced an unspecified problem with the airplane during takeoff. The pilot aborted the takeoff, and the airplane impacted the terrain adjacent to the runway, collapsing the landing gear. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the left wing and fuselage were buckled.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
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Docket documents1

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