Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-22-150 near South St. Paul, MN — 2011-03-16

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Date
2011-03-16
Location
South St. Paul, MN, USA
Airport
SGS
Aircraft
PIPER PA-22-150
Registration
N2816Z
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was practicing a soft-field takeoff procedure. He stated that he started the takeoff roll with full engine power, full up elevator, and one notch of wing flaps. The airplane initially accelerated down the center of the runway, but as the airplane began to pitch upward it turned to the left. He attempted to correct with right rudder, but the airplane continued toward the left side of the runway. He stated that in a further attempt to regain control of the airplane he lowered the nose and reduced power. The airplane veered off the left side of the runway, struck the precision approach path indicator lights, and then nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage including deformation of the wing struts and crushing of the wing leading edges.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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