PIPER PA28R
Sarasota, FL, July 11, 2010
Event Information
| Date | July 11, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Sarasota, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.39556, -82.55444 |
| Airport | Sarasota International Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA10CA360 |
| Event ID | 20100715X13927 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA28R |
| Registration # | N142TV |
| Operator | Tony Varol |
| Owner | Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll on runway 32, the airplane "started going to the right." He applied "full" left rudder to correct, "but could not push back to the right." The airplane departed the left side of the runway into grass, and became airborne over a pond prior to impacting a taxiway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine firewall. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed no preexisting mechanical malfunctions or failures. Reported weather at the accident airport, about the time of the accident, included winds from 290 degrees at 9 knots.
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.