# NTSB CHI01LA199: Piper PA-28-140, N1828T, Albion, IL, July 2, 2001 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: July 2, 2001, 12:30 local (17:30 UTC) - Place: Albion, IL - Coordinates: 38.369007, -88.050323 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.3690&lon=-88.0503&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report November 28, 2001 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Federal Aviation Administration - NTSB case key (mKey): 53265 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI01LA199 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/53265/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA199 ## Probable cause the maintenance performed on the airplane by the unqualified pilot The unsuitable takeoff area selected by the pilot was an additional cause. The ditch was a contributing factor. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of engine power, takeoff - maintenance - performed, unqualified person (cause) - In flight collision with terrain/water, emergency landing - unsuitable terrain or takeoff/landing/taxi area - selected, pilot in command (cause) - terrain condition - ditch (contributing factor) ## Analysis The pilot landed the airplane in the bean field after the engine started to run rough. After working on the airplane's fuel lines with local farmers, the pilot attempted to takeoff on a gravel road next to the bean field. During the takeoff, the engine started to "miss" and the pilot landed on the gravel road and impacted a ditch. The pilot was not a certificated airframe or powerplant mechanic. ## Factual narrative On July 2, 2001, at approximately 1230 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, N1828T, owned and piloted by a private pilot, received substantial damage following a loss of engine power during takeoff from a gravel road located approximately 3 mi southwest of Albion, Illinois. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 ferry flight was not operating on a flight plan. The pilot reported no injuries. The flight originated from Owensboro, Kentucky, at time unknown, en route to Dallas, Texas. The pilot landed the airplane in the bean field after the engine started to run rough. After working on the airplane's fuel lines with local farmers, the pilot attempted to takeoff on a gravel road next to the bean field. During the takeoff, the engine started to "miss" and the pilot landed on the gravel road and impacted a ditch. The pilot did not hold a Federal Aviation Administration airframe or powerplant mechanic certificate. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N1828T](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1828T-2009-07-09), registration cancelled 2009-07-09, S/N 28-7125226, built 1971 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Piper PA-28-140 - Registry model: [Piper PA-28-140](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140) (registry code 7102802) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 287125226 - Engines: Lycoming O-320-E2A 150 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Ferry, Part 91 - Registered owner: Kenneth Thomas - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility; Standard, Normal - Departed: Owensboro, KY - Destination: Dallas, TX ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 43; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 305 total ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 100° at 3 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 79 °F, dew point 59 °F - Altimeter: 30.13 inHg - Observed at: EVV, 30 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20010702018739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010702018739A), Jul 2, 2001: Piper PA28140, Albion, IL, No damage. (.19) On July 2, 2001, at approximately 1230 central daylight time, Piper PA-28-140, N1828T, owned and piloted by a private pilot, received substantial damage… ## Other investigations on N1828T (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CHI73DEG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73DEG05), Sep 17, 1972: Piper PA-28 (N1828T), Proctorville, OH, substantial damage From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.