ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 133332
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| Date: | Saturday 28 June 1997 |
| Time: | 20:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-161 |
| Owner/operator: | Three Wing Aircraft Sales, Inc |
| Registration: | N80964 |
| MSN: | 28-8216108 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1981 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4380 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-D3G |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Block Island, RI -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KBID) |
| Bridgeport, CT (KBDR) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that all preflight and pre-takeoff checklist items were completed. After the airplane accelerated to 65 knots on the takeoff roll, the pilot 'pulled back on the yoke and the plane wouldn't takeoff.' The pilot aborted the takeoff by 'pulling the throttle to the closed position and simultaneously applying the brakes.' The airplane rolled off the departure end of the runway, down an embankment, struck a chain link fence where it came to rest in an upright position. Faint traces of rubber were found on the runway which corresponded to the wheel marks in the grass which lead to the airplane. The grass did not show indications of tearing or furrowing consistent with heavy braking or skidding tires. No malfunction anomalies were found in the airframe or the engine. The elevator trim was found in a 3/4 nose down position.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to comply with the airplane's takeoff checklist and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB IAD97LA094
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Dec-2016 19:26 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 08-Apr-2024 14:32 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Other fatalities, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative, Accident report] |
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