N301RT

Substantial
None

PIPER PA32RS/N: 32R-8229068

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 23, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA465
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Event ID
20090727X43538
Coordinates
38.805557, -104.700553
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 low altitude encounter with windshear during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32R-8229068
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
PA32RP32R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
7
FAA Model
PA-32R-301T

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SATHER DEAN L
Address
1 SANDHILLS LN
City
AMARILLO
State / Zip Code
TX 79124-4962
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, the tower controller cautioned for wind shear and then cleared the flight to depart. The pilot delayed momentarily to assess the wind conditions and then departed. The airplane climbed to 75 feet, and then began to lose altitude as if the airplane was "being pushed down." The pilot applied corrective measures but was unable to arrest the descent. The airplane impacted the runway resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. The automated special weather observation report, issued shortly after the time of the accident, reported winds variable from 100 degrees to 160 degrees at 7 knots with light rain.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA465