# NTSB MKC84LA094: Piper PA-28-140, N565CA, Wilson, AR, March 23, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: March 23, 1984, 16:30 local (22:30 UTC)
- Place: Wilson, AR
- Coordinates: 35.560096, -90.039924 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.5601&lon=-90.0399&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 33646
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC84LA094
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/33646/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA094

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - on ground/water, takeoff - roll/run
  - terrain condition - soft (contributing factor)
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - airport facilities,runway/landing area condition - inadequate (contributing factor)
  - ground loop/swerve - uncontrolled, pilot in command (cause)
  - judgment - poor, pilot in command (cause)
- Nose over, takeoff - roll/run

## Analysis

THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING TAKEOFF AFTER HITTING A SOFT SPOT IN THE RWY. THE TAKEOFF AREA WAS A PRIVATE GRASS AIRSTRIP 1300 FT LONG. THE PLT SAID HE HAD NO CONTROL OF THE ACFT AFTER HITTING THE SOFT DIRT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N565CA](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N565CA-2013-04-22), registration cancelled 2013-04-22, S/N 28-24028, built 1967 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-28-140
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-140](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140) (registry code 7102802) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 28-24028
- Airframe hours: 1998
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-E2A 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Jim L. Mccullar
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, December 12, 1983
- Airport: Private, runway 9, 1,300 ×  ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 70; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 1,223 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 315° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 55 °F

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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