N8154N

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-140S/N: 28-25348

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR12CA368
Location
McMinnville, OR
Event ID
20120826X34915
Coordinates
45.194442, -123.136108
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 loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-25348
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-140

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ARMOSA STUDIOS LLC
Address
1037 BEAMON DR
City
FRANKLIN
State / Zip Code
TN 37064-1606
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll he attempted to close a window vent and veered off the left side of the runway. He aborted the takeoff and taxied back for takeoff; he examined the airplane prior to takeoff and did not see any damage. After landing he secured the airplane in the club hangar. On August 25th during a flying club meeting the pilot observed damage to the lower section of the right wing and subsequent examination revealed substantial damage to the wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane prior to the runway excursion.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA368