# NTSB FTW86LQG01: Piper PA-36-300, N3671E, Fluvanna, TX, October 25, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: October 25, 1985, 18:00 local (23:00 UTC)
- Place: Fluvanna, TX
- Coordinates: 32.8894, -101.150749 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=32.8894&lon=-101.1507&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): 22112
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW86LQG01
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/22112/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LQG01

## 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
  - preflight planning/preparation - poor, pilot in command (cause)
  - pressure, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - performance data - disregarded, pilot in command (cause)
  - proper climb rate - not obtained, pilot in command (cause)
  - load jettison - delayed, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - initial climb
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THE ACFT CONTACTED A CATTLE GUARD DURING AN ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF FOR AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLT. THE PLT REPORTED THE ACFT WAS OVERLOADED FOR THE LENGTH OF RWY BEING USED FOR THE TAKEOFF. HE CONTINUED TO REPORT HE WAS TOO LATE IN DUMPING THE CHEMICAL LOAD. THE PLT REPORTED THAT BECAUSE OF SEVERAL PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED DURING THE DAY, STRESS WAS A MAJOR FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3671E](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3671E-1990-03-09), registration cancelled 1990-03-09, S/N 367860029 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-36-300
- Registry model: [Piper PA-36-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-36-300) (registry code 7103612) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 367860029
- Airframe hours: 732
- Engines: LYCOMING IO-540-KIG5 300 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Operator: Don Chiles, doing business as C&S Flying Service
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, September 1, 1985, 82 hours before
- Departed: 06, FLUVANNA, TX

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 42; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: center; flight hours: 3,569 total, 500 in this make and model, 155 in the last 90 days, 6 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Temperature: 75 °F, dew point -0 °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 19851025054299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851025054299A), Oct 25, 1985: Piper PA36300, Fluvanna, TX, Substantial damage. Struck a cattle crossing during takeoff from a road. Hopper was overloaded resulting in longer takeoff run.

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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