- Date
- May 1, 1982, 10:43 local (14:43 UTC)
- Place
- Bowling Green, OH
- Injuries
- 4 fatal
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Phase of flight
- Initial climb
- Aircraft
- N40999Piper PA-28-140
- Weather
- Visual (VMC) · Day
- Status
- Completed · report May 1, 1983
- Report
- Approved by Office Director
- FAA report
- 19820501067509A
- Case key
- 70014
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Sequence of events
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Analysis
The pilot started his takeoff with the aircraft about 198 lbs over its maximum gross weight limit. The plane was observed to lift off near the departure end of the runway, then continue in a nose high attitude. Some witnesses observed the wings rocking or wobbling and/or the fuselage fishtailing. Reportedly, it gained some altitude, then settled into an apartment building. During impact, an explosion occurred and the aircraft and building were engulfed in flames. All but 1 witness reported that the engine sounded normal.
Aircraft
- Registration
- N40999
- Reported as
- Piper PA-28-140
- Category
- Airplane
- Serial number
- 287425200
- Airframe hours
- 3,398
- Engine
- Lycoming O-320-E3D, 150 horsepower, reciprocating
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Fire
- On-Ground
- Flight
- Personal · Part 91
- Operator
- David Lankenau
- Registered owner
- Mike Jacobs
- Departed
- 1G0 · Bowling Green, OH
- Destination
- Columbus, OH
- Airport
- 1G0 · Wood County, runway 24, 2,784 × 50 ft, asphalt
Flight crew
As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.
- Role
- Pilot
- Age
- 23
- Certificate
- Private
- Airplane ratings
- Single-engine land
- Medical
- Class 3, Valid Medical--no waivers/lim.
- Flight hours
- 80 total
Weather
- Conditions
- Visual (VMC) · Day
- Wind
- Calm
- Visibility
- 10 statute miles
- Temperature
- 154 °F
- Altimeter
- 30.00 inHg
FAA reports on this event · 1
The FAA’s own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date.