N83453

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-161 S/N: 28-8116168

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 5, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92LA115
Location
BAINBRIDGE, GA
Event ID
20001211X14767
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 MISJUDGED DISTANCE OF RUNWAY REMAINING, RESULTING IN A DELAYED DECISION TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF, AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH TREES. FACTORS WERE THE HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS (TREES) AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N83453
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-8116168
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
PA-28-161 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BAY AERO CENTER INC DBA
Address
1000 JACKSON WAY
Status
Deregistered
City
PANAMA CITY
State / Zip Code
FL 32405
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL92LA115