N3460A

Substantial
None

PIPER PA 22S/N: 22-1744

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 23, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14CA401
Location
Roundup, MT
Event ID
20150223X00325
Coordinates
46.432498, -108.453613
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's delayed action to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and a high density altitude.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N3460A
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-1744
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1953
Model / ICAO
PA 22M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WHITE JOHN M
Address
PO BOX 936
Status
Deregistered
City
ROUNDUP
State / Zip Code
MT 59072-0936
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during takeoff from a 1,200-foot long turf airstrip, the airplane accelerated beyond a speed he anticipated for rotation and remained on the ground. Despite the pilot's attempt to abort the takeoff and stop the airplane, it overran the departure end of the runway and struck multiple trees before it came to rest upright. The fuselage and both wings were substantially damaged. The pilot stated that at the time of the accident, it was unseasonably warm and the degradation of the airplane's performance was significantly more than he had anticipated. The pilot 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# WPR14CA401