N33677

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-28-140S/N: 28-7525225

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 2, 2013
NTSB Number
ERA13CA228
Location
Brogue, PA
Event ID
20130506X01902
Coordinates
39.851387, -76.485000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a power line.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N33677
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7525225
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
1 WELLYN DR
Status
Deregistered
City
WINDSOR
State / Zip Code
PA 17366-9675
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the certified flight instructor (CFI), while demonstrating a grass strip departure to a student pilot, he stated that he taxied to a grass strip runway. He instructed the student pilot to conduct the takeoff. The student pilot advanced the throttle and according to the CFI; full takeoff power was achieved. Approximately half way down the runway the airspeed reached minimum rotation speed. The CFI stated that the runway began to upslope. The airspeed increased at a reduced rate, but the engine continued to operate normally. When the airplane reached the top of the slope, airspeed increased to 60 mph and the CFI called out “rotate”. The CFI assisted the student pilot with the rotation. The climbout was normal according to the CFI and the airplane struck a power line approximately 150 feet from the end of the runway 28. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the airframe. The CFI reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA13CA228