20010729020669A

Accident · No damage

FAA accident report · Piper PA-32-260 · Puyallup, WA · July 29, 2001

Date: July 29, 2001 · 14:45 local
Place: Puyallup, WA
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: No damage
Aircraft: N3479W
NTSB investigation: NTSBSEA01FA145
Reported as: Piper PA32260

N3479WRegistration cancelled Feb 15, 2002 · Piper PA-32-260S/N 32-356 · Built 1966 Airframe modelPiper PA-32-260 Engine modelLycoming 0-540 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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(-23) Shortly after takeoff from pierce county airport, the aircraft with pilot and passengers stalled during takeoff climbout. The aircraft banked left and descended into trees.

As the FAA filed it

(-23) SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF FROM PIERCE COUNTY AIRPORT, THE AIRCRAFT WITH PILOT AND PASSENGERS STALLED DURING TAKEOFF CLIMBOUT. THE AIRCRAFT BANKED LEFT AND DESCENDED INTO TREES.

NTSB investigation

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NTSB SEA01FA145Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPuyallup, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during departure resulting in a stall. Trees were a factor in the accident.Jul 29, 2001 · Destroyed

Other reports on N3479W · 1

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Incident 19890323023169IInitial Approach-IFR · Ft Lauderdale, FLPilot thought he landed at another airport. No radio contact on taxiing. Possible ATC conflict in handling.Mar 23, 1989