Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On November 1, 2003, about 1715 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-22-150, N3264Z, was substantially damaged during takeoff from Welcome Field (35KY), Franklin, Kentucky. The certificated commercial pilot and a passenger were not injured, while another passenger sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the local personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91.
The pilot initiated a takeoff from runway 29, a 2,000-foot long, 100-foot wide, turf runway. The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll he over-rotated. The airplane initially climbed about 15 feet, but settled and landed hard back onto the runway. The airplane then veered 45 degrees right and came to rest inverted in the grass about 30 feet beyond the end of the runway.
The pilot reported a total flight experience of 12,000 hours; of which, 28 hours were in the same make and model as the accident airplane.
The pilot further stated that he did not experience any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC04CA020