N35920

Substantial
None

Piper J4ES/N: 4-1450

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 16, 2005
NTSB Number
ATL05CA080
Location
Akron, AL
Event ID
20050601X00690
Coordinates
32.223056, -87.613891
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's premature liftoff and his failure to attain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush. Also causal was the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
4-1450
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1941
Model / ICAO
J4EJ4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J4E

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
STRICKLAND THOMAS M
Address
1491 COUNTY RD 34
City
AKRON
State / Zip Code
AL 35441
Country
United States

Analysis

on May 15, 2005, at 1915 central daylight time, a Piper J4E, N35920, registered to a private owner, operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, reported a loss of directional control while maneuvering to avoid obstructions during an aborted take off. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The private pilot and one passenger reported no injuries. The flight was originating from a private airstrip in Akron, Alabama, on May 15, 2005 at 1914.

The pilot stated he started the take off roll on runway 19 with no noticeable head wind. The airplane accelerated down the runway to a point where he normally rotates the airplane at 50 mph. The pilot observed the airspeed indicator slightly below 50 mph, applied aft pressure on the flight controls, and the airplane became airborne. The pilot observed a decrease in airspeed and knew he could not clear trees located off the departure end of the runway. The pilot aborted the take off by reducing power. The airplane touched back on the ground and the pilot applied aft pressure on the flight controls. The airplane became airborne and touched back down on the ground. The pilot started a left turn maneuver to avoid the trees and applied brakes. The pilot stated he lost directional control, the nose and right wing collided with the ground. The pilot further stated there were no anomalies noted with the airframe, flight controls, or engine assembly.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL05CA080