# NTSB MIA82DA089: Piper PA-28-161, N8330B, Lake Wales, FL, March 19, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Final report
- Date: March 18, 1982, 21:05 local (Mar 19, 1982, 02:05 UTC)
- Place: Lake Wales, FL
- Coordinates: 27.900745, -81.579254 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=27.9007&lon=-81.5793&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 4 minor
- Status: Completed, report March 18, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 71333
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA82DA089
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/71333/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA089

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power, takeoff - initial climb
  - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause)
- Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - initial climb
  - flight controls - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water collision with object, takeoff
  - aborted takeoff - delayed, pilot in command (cause)
  - lack of familiarity with geographic area, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - information insufficient, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - object - aircraft parked/standing

## Analysis

ON LIFTOFF THE STALL WARNING HORN SOUNDED. THE PILOT LEVELED THE ACFT TO BUILD UP AIRSPEED AND THE ENGINE BACKFIRED AND LOST RPM'S. THE AIRCRAFT STARTED TO SINK AND DRIFT LEFT. THE PILOT STATED HE APPLIED ALL RIGHT RUDDER BUT THE LEFT GEAR HIT THE GROUND AND THE AIRCRAFT SWERVED LEFT. THE PILOT SHUT OFF THE THROTTLE BEFORE IMPACT. THE PILOT STATED HE WAS INEXPERIENCED WITH THIS FIELD AND SHOULD HAVE OBTAINED MORE INFORMATION ABOUT IT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8330B](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8330B-1984-07-11), registration cancelled 1984-07-11, S/N 28-8116138 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-28-161
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-161](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-161) (registry code 7102803) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 28 8116138
- Airframe hours: 720
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-D3G 160 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Venice Flying Service Inc
- Registered owner: Venice Flying Service Inc
- Departed: X25, LAKE WALES, FL
- Destination: VENICE, FL
- Flight plan: VFR
- Airport: X25, Chalet Suzanne, runway 36, 2,450 × 75 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 38; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 93 total, 93 in this make and model, 49 as pilot in command, 16 in the last 90 days, 12 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night/dark
- Wind: 80° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Temperature: 158 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: ORL, 45 nm away

## 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 19820318004389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820318004389A), Mar 18, 1982: Piper PA28161, Lake Wales, FL, Substantial damage. Lost directional control on takeoff from short,narrow strip. Struck a parked aircraft while aborting takeoff.

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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