Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS AT THE TIME OF THE TAKEOFF. FACTORS WERE THE WIND GUSTS AND WINDSHEAR EXISTING AT THE AIRPORT.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On September 10, 1993, at about 1145 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, N410SF, collided with the runway during takeoff from the Person County Airport in Roxboro, North Carolina. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The private pilot and three passengers were not injured. The aircraft was operated under 14 CFR Part 91 by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time, and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight to Ocracoke, North Carolina. The flight was originating at the time of the accident.
The pilot reported the following: Shortly after takeoff, a windshear was encountered. He had difficulty maintaining altitude, and elected to land the aircraft about 4,000 feet down the 5,000 foot long runway. The aircraft landed hard on the runway surface, and came to rest on the runway.
The winds recorded at the airport at the time of the accident were from 210 degrees, variable to 340 degrees, at speeds of 7 knots, with gusts to 18 knots. The pilot reported light to moderate turbulence associated with the winds. He checked the weather observation about 30 minutes prior to the accident, as well as shortly before departure.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL93LA153