Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-28R-180 near Corpus Christi, TX — 2021-06-14

Final reportCEN21LA269
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Date
2021-06-14
Location
Corpus Christi, TX, USA
Airport
CRP
Aircraft
PIPER PA-28R-180
Registration
N7476J
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the airplane’s cockpit temperature was extremely hot during the taxi to the runway. During the takeoff roll, the pilot applied full engine power and the airplane drifted left of the runway centerline. The pilot attempted to correct with a right rudder input, but the airplane continued to go to the left. The airplane struck a runway sign and lights on the left side of the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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Docket documents3

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