Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA28R near Sarasota, FL — 2010-07-11

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Date
2010-07-11
Location
Sarasota, FL, USA
Airport
SRQ
Aircraft
PIPER PA28R
Registration
N142TV
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that, during the takeoff roll, the airplane veered to the right. He corrected by applying left rudder, but he was unsuccessful. The airplane departed the left side of the runway into grass, and became airborne over a pond prior to impacting a taxiway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine firewall. Postaccident examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed no preexisting mechanical malfunctions or failures. The reported weather at the accident airport, about the time of the accident, included wind from 290 degrees at 9 knots.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 4 docket documents
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Docket documents4

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