# NTSB MIA95LA167: Piper PA-38-112, N2362N, Agricola, MS, June 27, 1995

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 27, 1995, 10:15 local (15:15 UTC)
- Place: Agricola, MS
- Coordinates: 30.919197, -88.590644 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=30.9192&lon=-88.5906&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report September 24, 1995
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 37792
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA95LA167
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/37792/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA167

## Probable cause

FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE WING AND THE CORN CROP AT THE EDGE OF THE RUNWAY DURING THE ABORTED TAKEOFF FROM THE GRASS RUNWAY.

## Sequence of events

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

- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, takeoff - aborted
  - terrain condition - crop
  - clearance - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND ROLL FROM THE 75-FOOT WIDE GRASS RUNWAY BORDERED BY 7-FOOT TALL CORN ON BOTH SIDES, THE PILOT ABORTED THE TAKEOFF DUE TO INADEQUATE ACCELERATION.  THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE LEFT AND THE LEFT WING CONTACTED THE CORN.  THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST WITH THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR SEPARATED.  THE GRASS WAS ESTIMATED TO BE 4-6 INCHES TALL AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

## Factual narrative

On June 27, 1995, about 1015 central daylight time, a Piper PA-38-112, N2362N, registered to and operated by MC Aviation, Inc., experienced a loss of control during an aborted takeoff from a private airstrip near Agricola, Mississippi, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight.  Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed.  The airplane was substantially damaged and the private-rated pilot and one passenger were not injured.  The flight was originating at the time of the accident.

The pilot was attempting to take off from a 75-foot wide grass strip bordered on both sides by about 7-foot tall corn.  The pilot elected to abort the takeoff due to inadequate acceleration during which the airplane veered to the left and the left wing of the airplane contacted the corn.  The right main landing gear separated from the airplane during the loss of control.  The grass on the runway was cut after the accident; however, before it was cut the estimated height was about 4-6 inches.  The pilot further stated that there was no airframe mechanical failure or malfunction.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2362N](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2362N-2013-08-19), registration cancelled 2013-08-19, S/N 38-79A0808, 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: 38-79A0808
- Airframe hours: 2473
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235-L2C 112 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Mc Aviation, Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, January 21, 1995, 32 hours before
- Destination: MOB, MOBILE, AL
- Airport: NONE, Agricola, runway 17, 3,000 × 75 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 61; private; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 2,482 total, 7 in this make and model, 2,439 as pilot in command, 88 in the last 90 days, 17 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 350° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 88 °F, dew point 63 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: MOB, 18 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 19950627019969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950627019969A), Jun 27, 1995: Piper PA38112, Lucedale, MS, Substantial damage. Tried departed narrow grass strip. Tall corn on edges. Veered into corn. Severed right main gear. Grass 6 inch tall

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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