Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-28-140 near Albany, OR — 2021-10-07

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Date
2021-10-07
Location
Albany, OR, USA
Airport
S12
Aircraft
PIPER PA-28-140
Registration
N98241
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

During the takeoff roll the student pilot lost directional control of the airplane which, resulted in a runway excursion and collision with wet terrain. The right wing was substantially damaged. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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