Piper PA-28R-200 accident near Everglades City, FL
On May 16, 2004, a Piper PA-28R-200 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Everglades City, FL. 4 people were seriously injured. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- May 16, 2004
- Place
- Everglades City, FL
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-28R-200 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 0 fatal, 4 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 25.849°N, 81.390°W
- NTSB ID
- 20040520X00620
NTSB summary
On May 16, 2004, about 1415 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28R-200, N33840, registered to and operated by private individuals, crashed on takeoff from Everglades Airpark, Everglades City, Florida, while on a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual metrological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft received substantial damage and the private-rated pilot and three passengers sustained serious injuries. The accident occurred at time of departure. The pilot stated that he performed a run-up of the engine prior to departing the airport and found no problems. He said he then back-taxied to runway 15 for departure and during the takeoff roll, the engine seemed to be fine. He further stated that at 65-68 knots he rotated, but the aircraft did not leave the ground so he let the aircraft accelerate to 75 knots. The pilot says he then pulled back on the yoke, and the aircraft lifted off the runway and torqued to the left, which he attempted to counteract by using the right rudder. He said that at this point the engine seemed "diminished" but that it was not sputtering. He said he then lowered the nose and the aircraft began descending at which time he lowered the landing gear. He says he saw a small island of trees and set the aircraft down in the trees. The passenger seated in the right front seat stated that before takeoff the pilot performed an engine check and it was running fine. During the takeoff roll the pilot pulled the aircraft up at about 65 miles per hour. He thought they were lifting off early for they still had over half of the runway l
Probable cause
The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during climb after takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and impact in a wooded area.
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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.
