FAA accident report · Piper PA-28-235 · Avalon, CA · December 10, 1979
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Engine cowling came open on the takeoff roll. Aborted takeoff. Unable to stop on runway. Dropped over a cliff.
ENGINE COWLING CAME OPEN ON THE TAKEOFF ROLL. ABORTED TAKEOFF. UNABLE TO STOP ON RUNWAY. DROPPED OVER A CLIFF.