# NTSB MKC85LA146: Piper PA-28-140, N2858T, El Dorado, KS, July 3, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 3, 1985, 16:00 local (21:00 UTC)
- Place: El Dorado, KS
- Coordinates: 37.82056, -96.849319 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=37.8206&lon=-96.8493&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 33976
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC85LA146
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/33976/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA146

## Sequence of events

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

- Overrun, takeoff - roll/run
  - preflight planning/preparation - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - flt control syst,stabilator control - locked (contributing factor)
  - removal of control/gust lock(s) - not performed, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water collision with object, takeoff - roll/run
  - object - fence (contributing factor)
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, takeoff - roll/run
  - terrain condition - dirt bank/rising embankment (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE ACFT HAD JUST UNDERGONE ANNUAL INSPECTION. PILOT FAILED TO REMOVE CONTROL LOCK BEFORE TEST FLIGHT. ON TAKEOFF ROLL, PILOT WAS NOT ABLE TO MOVE CONTROLS, WENT OFF END OF 1800 FT RUNWAY, THROUGH A FENCE AND IMPACTED A DIRT PILE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N2858T (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-28-140
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 28-7225253
- Airframe hours: 2744
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-E2A 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Carl W. Shewmaker
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, July 3, 1985, 0 hours before
- Airport: 9K6, Parry Field, runway 18, 1,800 × 60 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 51; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 1,300 total, 28 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 310° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 90 °F, dew point 61 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: ICT, 12 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 19850703044149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850703044149A), Jul 3, 1985: Piper PA28140, El Dorado, KS, Substantial damage. Elevator would not move on takeoff. Ran through fence and hit dirt pile. Non standard control lock overlooked.

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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