Piper PA-28-140 accident near Lakeview, AR
On October 8, 2002, a Piper PA-28-140 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Lakeview, AR. 3 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- October 8, 2002
- Place
- Lakeview, AR
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-28-140 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 3 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 36.349°N, 92.557°W
- NTSB ID
- 20021016X05326
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On October 8, 2002, at 1845 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140 single-engine airplane, N4344J, was destroyed when it impacted a bluff while maneuvering near Lakeview, Arkansas. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot. The commercial pilot, and two pilot-rated passengers sustained fatal injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The cross-country flight originated from Gastons Airport, Lakeview, Arkansas, and was destined for the Springdale-Branson Regional Airport, Springdale, Arkansas. According to witnesses, the airplane arrived at Gastons Airport approximately 1730. The three occupants ate dinner at the restaurant located at the airport. Restaurant staff reported that when the main course was finished the occupants were offered dessert; however, declined and stated that they needed to depart before dark because the airport was not equipped with runway lights. The occupant's meal ticket was closed at 1836. Four witnesses reported approximately 1840, they observed the airplane's engine start and the airplane takeoff. One witness stated, he observed the airplane hold prior to runway 6 for landing traffic; however, he did not hear the pilot perform a pre-takeoff engine run-up. The four witnesses commented the airplane was slow to accelerate and the airplane used most of the 3,200 foot-long turf runway before becoming airborne. One witness stated that he was "surprised to see him lift off." Another witness reported that after airb
Probable cause
the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain while maneuvering.
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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.
