Piper PA-28-151 accident near Drummond Island, MI
On June 7, 1999, a Piper PA-28-151 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Drummond Island, MI. 3 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- June 7, 1999
- Place
- Drummond Island, MI
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-28-151 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 3 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 46.001°N, 83.670°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001212X18927
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On June 7, 1999 at 1615 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-151, N246MA, piloted by a commercial pilot was destroyed on impact with trees and terrain during an initial climb from runway 26 (4,000 feet by 75 feet, dry asphalt) at Drummond Island Airport (Y66), Drummond Island, Michigan. 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 both passengers were fatally injured. The personal flight was originating to the Chippewa County International Airport (CIU), Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, at the time of the accident. A witness, who was walking to her home, reported that she saw a small airplane just above the trees in a shallow left bank and gradually descending. She stated that she does not remember any unusual engine noise or seeing any smoke. She also reported that is was quite windy and gusty. A second witness stated that the aircraft was approximately 200 yards down the runway and had not lifted off. He also stated that the winds were well over 20 knots and gusting; he added that they were "quite gusty". A third witness stated that he was playing the 3rd hole of the golf course at the airport. He saw the airplane perform a 15-20 second runup and stated that it didn't have a "right" sound, but you could tell it was making horsepower. He did not hear any change in rpm noise during the aircraft's runup, but he added that he was not focusing on it. He added that the airplane began its takeoff behind the station and he never saw the airplane lift off. He
Probable cause
the altitude/clearance not obtained/maintained and the inadequate planning/decision by the pilot-in-command. The exceeded aircraft performance was an additional cause. The unfavorable wind and trees were contributing factors.
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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.
