# NTSB CHI95LA249: Piper PA-28-140, N222KC, Kingman, KS, July 30, 1995 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: July 30, 1995, 17:00 local (22:00 UTC) - Place: Kingman, KS - Coordinates: 37.639942, -98.110961 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=37.6399&lon=-98.1110&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 5 uninjured - Status: Completed, report March 21, 1996 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 9968 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI95LA249 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/9968/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA249 ## Probable cause the pilot's failure to obtain sufficient airspeed before liftoff, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of recent flying experience. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - In flight collision with terrain/water, takeoff - lift-off - premature, pilot in command (cause) - terrain condition - high obstruction(s) - proper climb rate - not possible, pilot in command - aborted takeoff - delayed, pilot in command (cause) - lack of recent experience, pilot in command (contributing factor) ## Analysis THE PILOT BEGAN A BIENNIAL FLIGHT REVIEW WITH A FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (CFI), BUT WAS UNABLE TO COMPLETE IT DUE TO A SCHEDULING PROBLEM. AFTER FLYING .7 HOUR, HE ELECTED TO FLY WITH HIS FAMILY. HE TAXIED THE AIRPLANE TO THE RUNWAY AND PERFORMED AN ENGINE RUN-UP. HE STATED ALL INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL. WITH TWO NOTCHES OF FLAPS SELECTED, THE PILOT BEGAN THE TAKEOFF ROLL. HE STATED THAT ABOUT 1900 FEET DOWN THE RUNWAY, THE AIRPLANE LIFTED OFF AND BEGAN TO CLIMB, THEN AT APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND, THE AIRPLANE SEEMED TO EXPERIENCE A SLIGHT POWER LOSS. THE PILOT SAID HE LEVELED OFF, AND THE AIRPLANE STARTED TO LOSE ALTITUDE. DECIDING THAT HE WOULD BE UNABLE TO LAND ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY OR CLEAR A LINE OF TREES, THE PILOT LANDED IN AN ADJACENT FIELD. POSTACCIDENT EXAMINATION REVEALED NO MECHANICAL ABNORMALITIES. REVIEW OF THE PILOT'S LOGBOOK INDICATED THAT HIS LAST FLIGHT (BEFORE THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT) WAS IN 1992. THE PILOT DID NOT HOLD A CURRENT MEDICAL CERTIFICATE. ## Factual narrative On July 30, 1995, at 1700 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28- 140, N222KC, sustained substantial damage during an attempted takeoff from Kingsman Municipal Airport, Kingsman, Kansas. The pilot and four passengers reported no injuries. The local 14 CFR Part 91 flight operated without a flight plan in visual meteorological conditions. In a written statement, the pilot reported that he began his biannual flight review with an instructor, but was unable to complete the flight due to a scheduling problem. After flying .7 hours, the flight was stopped with the intention of completing it at a later time. The pilot stated that in the meantime, he wanted to take his family for a ride so he asked the flight instructor if this would be possible and was told yes. The pilot stated that he questioned the flight instructor if the airplane would hold five people and the flight instructor told him yes if everyone was belted in. The pilot boarded his family, taxied the airplane to runway 18 (3891' x 50'), and performed an engine run-up. He reported all indications were normal. With two notches of flaps selected, the pilot began the takeoff roll. The pilot stated that the airplane lifted off approximately 1900 feet down the runway. "The plane climbed to about 50' agl. Seemed like slight power loss, leveled off at about 50' by this time we were about 7/8 the distance down runway," the pilot stated. The airplane started to lose altitude. The pilot stated that he had decided that he would not be able to land on the runway nor clear a line of trees, so he decided to land on a field. In a telephone interview with the instructor, he confirmed that he was not able to finish the biannual flight review with the student due to his schedule. The instructor stated that he had no intention of signing the student off on the biannual flight review even if they had finished because the student did not have a current medical. The instructor stated that he did not give the student permission to take the airplane for a flight with his family. Postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical abnormalities. The engine was successfully started and run up to 2150 RPM without incident. A higher RPM was not attempted due to damage sustained by the engine. A weight and balance calculation done by the FAA found the loaded airplane within limits. Review of the pilot's logbook indicates his last biannual flight review was on February 7, 1992. The pilot's last flight before this day of the accident was in 1992. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N222KC](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N222KC-2013-08-20), registration cancelled 2013-08-20, S/N 28-7525290, built 1975 (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: 28-7525290 - Airframe hours: 5883 - Engines: LYCOMING O-320-E2D 150 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Lindt Flying Service Inc. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, July 20, 1995, 38 hours before - Departed: 9K8 - Airport: Kingman Muni, runway 18, 3,891 × 50 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 40; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, expired; seat: left; flight hours: 166 total, 10 in this make and model, 143 as pilot in command, 1 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 160° at 14 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 88 °F, dew point 70 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: ICT, 33 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 19950730046669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950730046669A), Jul 30, 1995: Piper PA28140, Kingman, KS, Substantial damage. Unable to climb loaded near gross settled off end runway. Medical expired. No bienial. Four passengers, four place. From the NTSB's public API. 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