N46RBBARTON, ROBERT A. SONERAI 2L 1992-06-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

BARTON, ROBERT A. SONERAI 2L S/N: 702

Summary

On June 06, 1992, a Piper PA-16 (N6810K) was involved in an accident near Williamson, GA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF N46RB (THE SONERAI) TO MAINTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, AND HIS INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF RUNWAY EDGE MARKINGS AT THIS AIRPORT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL92LA117. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6810K.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 6, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92LA117
Location
WILLIAMSON, GA
Event ID
20001211X14769
Coordinates
33.179851, -84.359954
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF N46RB (THE SONERAI) TO MAINTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, AND HIS INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF RUNWAY EDGE MARKINGS AT THIS AIRPORT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BARTON, ROBERT A.
Serial Number
702
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
SONERAI 2L FK12
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
SONERAI 2L

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HARRINGTON JEFFREY L
Address
230 FAGGART CIR
City
ROCKWELL
State / Zip Code
NC 28138-8684
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# ATL92LA117