N9236L

Substantial
None

PIPER PA 28-161S/N: 2841122

Accident Details

Date
Monday, November 11, 2013
NTSB Number
ERA14CA046
Location
Clewiston, FL
Event ID
20131120X10400
Coordinates
26.735277, -81.051109
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N9236L
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
2841122
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1989
Model / ICAO
PA 28-161M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC
Address
2805 AIRPORT DR
Status
Deregistered
City
VERO BEACH
State / Zip Code
FL 32960-1942
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the student pilot, he landed at his second destination airport, performed a full stop, and taxied back to runway 13 for departure. He lined up on runway centerline and applied a left crosswind correction by turning the yoke to the left. After applying takeoff power and starting his ground roll the right wing rose upwards. The pilot responded by applying right aileron, right rudder, and brakes; however, the airplane departed the left side of the runway and struck a thousand foot marker. Postaccident examination of the wreckage revealed right wing spar damage. The pilot reported no preaccident 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# ERA14CA046