Summary
On June 15, 2012, a Piper PA-28-181 (N721SM) was involved in an incident near Sheboygan, WI. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
During takeoff from runway 21 at an airspeed of 50 knots, the airplane's right wing began to lift. When the pilot attempted to lower the right wing, the airplane veered to the left. The airplane continued to the left and exited the left side of the runway. The airplane entered a ditch and came to rest upright partially submerged in water. Postaccident examination of the airplane showed substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN12CA380. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N721SM.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
During takeoff from runway 21 at an airspeed of 50 knots, the airplane's right wing began to lift. When the pilot attempted to lower the right wing, the airplane veered to the left. The airplane continued to the left and exited the left side of the runway. The airplane entered a ditch and came to rest upright partially submerged in water. Postaccident examination of the airplane showed substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA380