Summary
On November 22, 1997, a Piper PA-22-150 (N7528D) was involved in an accident near Newberg, OR. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilots failure to account for the increased drag on the runway during the preflight planning. Factors were the long, wet grass.
On November 22, 1997, approximately 1030 Pacific standard time, a Piper PA-22-150, N7528D, collided with terrain shortly after takeoff from a private airstrip near Newberg, OR. The commercial pilot was seriously injured and his two passengers received minor injuries. The airplane, which was owned by the pilot, received substantial damage. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was departing for an intended flight to Albany, OR. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed.
In the pilot's aircraft accident report, he stated "I don't fully evaluate the drag of longer then (sic) usual wet grass, and soft ground. We got flying speed but not soon enough to clear trees at end of runway."
This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA98LA015. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7528D.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilots failure to account for the increased drag on the runway during the preflight planning. Factors were the long, wet grass.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On November 22, 1997, approximately 1030 Pacific standard time, a Piper PA-22-150, N7528D, collided with terrain shortly after takeoff from a private airstrip near Newberg, OR. The commercial pilot was seriously injured and his two passengers received minor injuries. The airplane, which was owned by the pilot, received substantial damage. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was departing for an intended flight to Albany, OR. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed.
In the pilot's aircraft accident report, he stated "I don't fully evaluate the drag of longer then (sic) usual wet grass, and soft ground. We got flying speed but not soon enough to clear trees at end of runway."
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA98LA015