PIPER PA 16
Hartwell, GA — April 22, 2015
Event Information
| Date | April 22, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA047 |
| Event ID | 20150422X80953 |
| Location | Hartwell, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.38222, -82.94556 |
| Airport | AIRNAUTIQUE, INC. |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 16 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that about 700 feet into the takeoff roll, the airplane began to drift left as he approached the narrowest part of the runway. The airplane departed the runway to the left, impacted trees, and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot and sole passenger sustained minor injuries.
The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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.