PIPER PA 28-161
Clewiston, FL, November 11, 2013
Event Information
| Date | November 11, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Clewiston, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 26.73528, -81.05111 |
| Airport | AIRGLADES |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA14CA046 |
| Event ID | 20131120X10400 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 28-161 |
| Registration # | N9236L |
| Operator | FLIGHT SAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC |
| Owner | FLIGHT SAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Full Narrative
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.