Piper PA-23-250 accident near Arco, ID
On July 7, 1994, a Piper PA-23-250 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Arco, ID. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- July 7, 1994
- Place
- Arco, ID
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-23-250 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 43.649°N, 113.280°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001206X01860
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On July 7, 1994, at 0845 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-23- 250, N5919Y, collided with the terrain shortly after takeoff from the Arco Airport, Arco, Idaho. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the commercial pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The flight was destined for Burley, Idaho. Witnesses reported that the pilot prepared for takeoff on runway 23, after completing a run-up. The airplane started its takeoff ground roll, however, the pilot aborted the takeoff after travelling approximately 600 to 700 feet down the runway. One witness stated that the left engine lost power just before the pilot aborted the takeoff. The pilot then taxied the airplane off the runway, and at this time, the witness stated that both engines were again producing power. The pilot taxied the airplane to the run-up area and performed another run-up check before taking off. After the airplane lifted off, the witness stated that the airplane suddenly and violently rolled to the right, then to the left, back to the right and then stabilized. Each time the airplane rolled to the right, the witness stated that the cabin door opened. The airplane continued the takeoff and attained an altitude of approximately 200 to 300 feet before making a sharp left turn and descending to the ground. The airplane collided with level open terrain approximately one half mile from the end of the runway and 100 yards south of runway centerline. PERSONNEL INFORMATION The pilot's flight logbook indic
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S DIVERSION OF HIS ATTENTION OF CONTROLLING THE AIRPLANE WHICH LED TO HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED. A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THAT THE CABIN DOOR WAS CLOSED AND LOCKED.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
