# NTSB FTW82DA366: Piper PA32-301, N8200M, Raton, NM, September 6, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: September 6, 1982, 16:00 local (22:00 UTC)
- Place: Raton, NM
- Coordinates: 36.879165, -104.439025 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.8792&lon=-104.4390&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 6 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report September 6, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 72347
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW82DA366
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/72347/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA366

## Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT THE AIRPORT REGULATIONS WERE SUCH THAT HE HAD TO MAKE A DOWNWIND TAKEOFF ON RUNWAY 17. THE WIND WAS FROM 350 DEGREES AT 10 KNOTS. HE STATED THAT JUST AFTER LIFTOFF, THE AIRCRAFT STALLED. FORWARD ELEVATOR WAS APPLIED TO BREAK THE STALL AND THE AIRCRAFT SETTLED BACK TO THE GROUND. THE AIRCRAFT HIT SOFT DIRT AND A DITCH CAUSING THE LANDING GEAR TO COLLAPSE.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - initial climb
  - weather condition - tailwind
  - lift-off - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - weather condition - high density altitude
  - airspeed - not obtained, pilot in command (cause)
  - flight controls - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
  - compensation for wind conditions - improper, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, takeoff - initial climb
  - terrain condition - soft
  - terrain condition - ditch
- Gear collapsed, landing - roll
  - landing gear - overload

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8200M](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8200M-2018-02-23), registration cancelled 2018-02-23, S/N 32-8006048, built 1980 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA32-301
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32-301](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-301) (registry code 7103207) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming IO-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-540-series) (registry code 41530, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 328006048
- Airframe hours: 1094
- Engines: LYCOMING IO-540-K1G5 300 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Pioneer Aviation Inc
- Registered owner: Pioneer Aviation Inc
- Departed: Q65, RATON, NM
- Destination: PNC, PONCA CITY, OK
- Flight plan: VFR
- Airport: Q65, La Mesa Park, runway 35, 5,400 × 0 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 49; commercial, flight instructor; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 801 total, 19 in this make and model, 756 as pilot in command, 4 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 350° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 3,000 ft overcast
- Temperature: 158 °F

## 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 19820906044119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820906044119A), Sep 6, 1982: Piper PA32301, Raton, NM, Substantial damage. Pilot attempted downwind takeoff which was required. Aircraft sank after initial lift off and departed runway.

## Other investigations on N8200M (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 ANC12FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12FA083), Aug 2, 2012: Piper PA-32-301 (N8200M), Hoonah, AK, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain while in cruise flight in marginal visual meteorological conditions.

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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