# NTSB FTW83LA148: Piper PA-38-112, N24147, Breckenridge, TX, March 11, 1983

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: March 11, 1983, 11:00 local (17:00 UTC)
- Place: Breckenridge, TX
- Location: 32.7188° N, 98.8916° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at STEPHENS COUNTY (BKD), within about a mile (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=32.7188&lon=-98.8916&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 20831
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW83LA148
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/20831/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA148

## 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
  - flight controls - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, takeoff - initial climb

## Analysis

THE STUDENT PLT STATED THAT SHE INITIATED ROTATION FOR TAKEOFF AT 58 TO 60 MPH. VERY SHORTLY AFTER LIFT-OFF, THE LEFT WING DROPPED. THE STUDENT STATED THAT SHE SEEMED TO HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE ACFT AFTER THE LEFT WING DROPPED & THAT SHE NEVER HEARD THE STALL WARNING HORN. THE ACFT HIT THE GROUND, LEFT WING FIRST, OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N24147](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N24147-2012-09-06), registration cancelled 2012-09-06, S/N 38-79A1090, built 1979 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-38-112
- Registry model: [Piper PA-38-112](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-38-112) (registry code 7103812) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 38-79A1090
- Airframe hours: 239
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235-L2C 112 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Part 91
- Registered owner: Russell B. Williams
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, January 28, 1983, 22 hours before
- Airport: BKD, Stephens Co., runway 17, 4,600 × 100 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 30; student; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 25 total, 14 in this make and model, 1 as pilot in command, 25 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 50 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19830311007169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830311007169A), Mar 11, 1983: Piper PA38112, Breckenridge, TX, Substantial damage. Just after liftoff aircraft stalled and left wing dropped causing wing tip to strike ground out of control.

## Other investigations on N24147 (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 FTW79FPD39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FPD39), Sep 8, 1979: Piper PA-38 (N24147), Sunset, TX, 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.

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