# NTSB NYC06CA108: Piper PA-28-180, N4814J, Chester, CT, May 5, 2006

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report
- Date: May 5, 2006, 14:45 local (18:45 UTC)
- Place: Chester, CT
- Coordinates: 41.383888, -72.505836
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.3839&lon=-72.5058&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 3 minor
- Status: Completed, report October 3, 2006
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- Parties: Windsor Locks
- NTSB case key (mKey): 63631
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC06CA108
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/63631/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA108

## Probable cause

The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun.  A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.

## Sequence of events

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

- Overrun, takeoff - roll/run
  - preflight planning/preparation - inadequate, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - aborted takeoff - delayed, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water collision with object, takeoff - aborted
  - object - fence
  - object - tree(s)

## Analysis

The pilot aborted the takeoff after observing that the "airplane was not lifting off normally."  He was unable to stop the airplane before it overran the runway and collided with a fence and a tree. Interpolation of performance planning charts revealed that the distance required for takeoff over a 50-foot obstacle was greater than the distance available prior to the tree line at the departure end of the runway.  The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies.

## Factual narrative

The pilot of the PA-28R-180 aborted the takeoff after observing that the "airplane was not lifting off normally."  The pilot was unable to stop the airplane before it overran the runway and collided with a fence and a tree. Interpolation of performance planning charts revealed that the distance required for takeoff over a 50-foot obstacle was greater than the distance available prior to the tree line at the departure end of the runway.  The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4814J](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4814J-2006-08-16), registration cancelled 2006-08-16, S/N 28R-30606, built 1968 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Piper PA-28-180
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28R-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28r-180) (registry code 7102809) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming I0360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-series) (registry code 41515, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 28R-30606
- Engines: Lycoming IO-360 180 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Departed: SNC, Chester, CT
- Destination: 7B2, NORTHAMPTON, MA

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 54; injuries: minor; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review October 1, 2005; seat: left; flight hours: 480 total, 140 in this make and model, 415 as pilot in command, 10 in the last 90 days, 7 in the last 30 days, 3 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 340° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 79 °F, dew point 37 °F
- Altimeter: 29.70 inHg
- Observed at: KMMK, 17 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 20060505008399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060505008399A), May 5, 2006: Piper PA28R180, Chester, CT, Substantial damage. (-23) On 05/05/06 at approximately 1842 zulu hrs 1 pilot and 2 passengers aborted take-off from runway number 35, at (snc), Chester, CT. (PIC was interviewed…

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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