N2596N

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-38 S/N: 38-79A0934

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 9, 1995
NTSB Number
CHI95LA315
Location
MILWAUKEE, WI
Event ID
20001207X04454
Coordinates
42.880744, -88.000228
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

the pilot's premature liftoff which resulted in a stall.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2596N
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
38-79A0934
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
PA-38 PA38
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RAKOWSKI THOMAS P
Address
3731 S 67TH ST
Status
Deregistered
City
MILWAUKEE
State / Zip Code
WI 53220
Country
United States

Analysis

On September 9, 1995, at 1240 central daylight time, a Piper PA- 38, N2596N, sustained substantial damage when it impacted the terrain during takeoff in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The private pilot reported no injuries. The personal flight was planned to Franksville, Wisconsin, and was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91 in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was filed.

In his written statement, the pilot reported that he was taking off on runway 9. When he rotated, the airplane went to the left. He attempted to correct with right rudder but the airplane "did not have enough airspeed." The airplane impacted 100 yards east of the runway sustaining substantial damage.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI95LA315