N62712Piper PA-18-1502003-03-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Piper PA-18-150S/N: 18-7809105

Summary

On March 01, 2003, a Piper PA-18-150 (N62712) was involved in an incident near Chandler, AZ. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The CFI's inadequate supervision and delayed decision to abort the takeoff resulted in the runway overrun.

On March 1, 2003, about 1100 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-18-150, N62712, collided with obstacles during an aborted takeoff from a private dirt strip near Chandler, Arizona. Chandler Air Service operated the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The certified flight instructor (CFI) and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The instructional flight departed Chandler about 1030.

In a written statement, the CFI stated that while executing a touch-and-go, the airplane didn't feel like it was getting full power, and he elected to abort the takeoff.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX03LA103. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N62712.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 1, 2003
NTSB Number
LAX03LA103
Location
Chandler, AZ
Event ID
20030317X00353
Coordinates
33.266666, -111.800003
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

the CFI's inadequate supervision and delayed decision to abort the takeoff resulted in the runway overrun.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7809105
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CHANDLER AIR SERVICE INC
Address
1675 E RYAN RD
City
CHANDLER
State / Zip Code
AZ 85286-1731
Country
United States

Analysis

On March 1, 2003, about 1100 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-18-150, N62712, collided with obstacles during an aborted takeoff from a private dirt strip near Chandler, Arizona. Chandler Air Service operated the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The certified flight instructor (CFI) and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The instructional flight departed Chandler about 1030.

In a written statement, the CFI stated that while executing a touch-and-go, the airplane didn't feel like it was getting full power, and he elected to abort the takeoff. The airplane overran the runway that was 2,500 feet long, and went into desert terrain, colliding with bushes and small trees.

Examination of the airplane by Federal Aviation Administration inspectors revealed no discrepancies with the airframe or the engine.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX03LA103