# NTSB FTW77DQD27: Piper PA-24, N6561P, Panther Junctn, TX, September 1, 1977

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: September 1, 1977
- Place: Panther Junctn, TX · PANTHER JUNCTN, TX
- Location: 29.3285° N, 103.2052° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Panther Junction, TX, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=29.3285&lon=-103.2052&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report September 21, 1977
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 146087
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW77DQD27
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DQD27

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-1880   77/9/1  NR.PANTHER JUNCTN,TX  PIPER PA-24         CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 47, 665
        TIME - 1745                    N6561P              PX-  0  0  1  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 418 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - ROSILLOS RANCH
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
         PANTHER JUNCTN,TX            EL PASO,TX
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE                                 TAKEOFF: INITIAL CLIMB
           GEAR COLLAPSED                                           TAKEOFF: ABORTED
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
           PILOT IN COMMAND - DELAYED ACTION IN ABORTING TAKEOFF
        FACTOR(S)
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - CROSSED
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - DETERIORATED
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6561P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6561P), registered now, S/N 24-1683, built 1960 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-24
- Registry model: [Piper PA-24-250](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24-250) (registry code 7102404) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-540-series) (registry code 41532, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: Rosillos Ranch

## 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 19770901025229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770901025229A), Sep 1, 1977: Piper PA24250, Panther Junctn, TX, Substantial damage

## Other investigations on N6561P (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 NYC97LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA061), Mar 23, 1997: Piper PA-24-250 (N6561P), Bowling Green, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in airframe ice and the loss of adequate lift to maintain continued flight. The adverse weather (icing) condition was a related factor.

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.

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