N142TV

Substantial
None

PIPER PA28RS/N: 28R8031020

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 11, 2010
NTSB Number
ERA10CA360
Location
Sarasota, FL
Event ID
20100715X13927
Coordinates
27.395555, -82.554443
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R8031020
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
PA28RP28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28RT-201T

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PAULSON DOUGLAS W
Address
22850 SW 179TH PL
City
MIAMI
State / Zip Code
FL 33170-5406
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll on runway 32, the airplane "started going to the right." He applied "full" left rudder to correct, "but could not push back to the right." The airplane departed the left side of the runway into grass, and became airborne over a pond prior to impacting a taxiway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine firewall. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed no preexisting mechanical malfunctions or failures. Reported weather at the accident airport, about the time of the accident, included winds from 290 degrees at 9 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA10CA360