Piper PA-28-140 accident near Arcadia, IN
On May 24, 1997, a Piper PA-28-140 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Arcadia, IN. 3 people were seriously injured. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- May 24, 1997
- Place
- Arcadia, IN
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-28-140 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 0 fatal, 3 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 40.170°N, 86.020°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001208X07883
NTSB summary
On May 23, 1997, at 2015 eastern standard time (est), a Piper PA- 28-150, N5892W, piloted by a private pilot, was destroyed during a collision with trees, terrain, and post-collision fire shortly after takeoff from runway 36 at a restricted landing area about 3 miles north of Arcadia, Indiana. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was not operating on a flight plan. The pilot and 2 passengers were seriously injured. The flight departed Arcadia, Indiana, at 2012 est. According to the pilot's written statement, N5892W departed a sod airport that was 2,500 feet long. He said the wind "...seemed very light or still." The before departure engine runup was "normal," according to the pilot. He said, "After liftoff (1 notch of flaps) the aircraft did not gain any speed or altitude. It felt like it was barely staying airborne." N5892W collided with trees and the ground about 1/2-mile from, and about 30 degrees to the left of, the runway's departure end. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Department Aircraft Accident Report stated the pilot "...said the plane lost power but the engine was running the whole time." The report stated the pilot attempted to turn back but was unable to do so and crashed into the trees. The report stated the pilot "...said he was taking off tonight for a plane ride-locally- for a little bit and then was going to land back here and meet some friends to go out to eat." A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Principal Operations Inspector (POI) interviewed the pilot. During the interview the pil
Probable cause
improper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for takeoff, and the resultant tailwind.
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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.
