# NTSB FTW84LA362: Piper PA28-151, N44307, Pecan Island, LA, August 23, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: August 22, 1984, 19:30 local (Aug 23, 1984, 00:30 UTC)
- Place: Pecan Island, LA
- Coordinates: 29.999771, -92.279808 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=29.9998&lon=-92.2798&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor, 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 21438
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW84LA362
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/21438/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA362

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, takeoff - initial climb
  - object - tree(s)
  - preflight planning/preparation - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - all available runway - not used, pilot in command (cause)
  - aborted takeoff - initiated, pilot in command

## Analysis

DUE TO THE WET CONDITION OF THE SOD STRIP THE PLT USED ONLY THE LAST 1,000 FT OF THE STRIP FOR THE TAKEOFF. DURING THE ROLL HE FELT THAT INSUFFICIENT RWY REMAINED AND INITIATED AN ABORTED TAKEOFF. UNABLE TO STOP HOWEVER THE PLT RESUMED THE ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF. THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH 20 TO 25 FT TALL TREES AT AN ALT OF APRX 15 FT AGL SEPARATING THE LEFT WING.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N44307 (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA28-151
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: PA28151
- Airframe hours: 3640
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-E3D 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Mike Broussard
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, July 1, 1983
- Airport: Private, runway 9, 1,000 ×  ft, ice

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 28; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 232 total, 176 in this make and model, 207 as pilot in command, 4 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 8 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 81 °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 19840822042819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840822042819A), Aug 22, 1984: Piper PA28151, Pecan Island, LA, Substantial damage. Pilot started to abort takeoff and then decided to continue. Aircraft hit tree 15 feet above ground.

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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