# NTSB NYC97LA122: Piper PA-28-181, N2111G, Manchester, KY, June 19, 1997

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 19, 1997, 14:50 local (18:50 UTC)
- Place: Manchester, KY
- Coordinates: 37.150768, -83.759857 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=37.1508&lon=-83.7599&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report June 21, 2000
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 39381
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC97LA122
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/39381/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA122

## Probable cause

The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.  A factor in the accident was the high, wet grassy runway.

## Sequence of events

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

- On ground/water collision with object, takeoff - aborted
  - airport facilities,runway/landing area condition - high vegetation (contributing factor)
  - aborted takeoff - delayed, pilot in command (cause)
  - object - tree(s)

## Analysis

The pilot conducted a takeoff from a 2,300 foot long runway, with 3 inch high wet grass.  He incorporated short field takeoff techniques and used 25 degrees of flaps.  During the takeoff roll, flying speed was not obtained, and the pilot elected to abort the takeoff.  During the aborted takeoff, he applied brakes and retracted the flaps; however the airplane continued down the wet grass, contacted a ditch and impacted a tree.  Examination of the wreckage by an FAA Inspector did not disclose any evidence of mechanical malfunctions, nor did the pilot report any.

## Factual narrative

On June 19, 1997, about 1450 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-181, N2111G, was substantially damaged when it collided with trees during the aborted takeoff, on a private turf runway, near Manchester, Kentucky.  The certificated private pilot and passenger were not injured.  Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local flight.  No flight plan was filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91.

The pilot reported that he was conducting a takeoff from a 2,300 foot long runway, with 3 inch high wet grass.  The pilot incorporated short field takeoff techniques and used 25 degrees of flaps.  During the takeoff roll, flying speed was not obtained, and the pilot elected to abort the takeoff.  During the aborted takeoff, the pilot applied brakes and retracted the flaps; however the airplane continued down the wet grass, contacted a ditch and impacted a tree.

Examination of the wreckage by the FAA Inspector did not disclose any evidence of mechanical malfunctions, nor did the pilot report any.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2111G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2111G), registered now, S/N 28-7990416, built 1979 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Piper PA-28-181
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-181](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-181) (registry code 7102807) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 28-7990416
- Airframe hours: 2778
- Engines: Lycoming O-360-A4M 180 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Thomas H Scoggins
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, September 13, 1996, 17 hours before
- Departed: NONE
- Airport: 0KY8, Sky Airport

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 56; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 1,345 total, 990 in this make and model, 1,298 as pilot in command, 7 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 210° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 81 °F, dew point 68 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: LOZ, 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 19970619015129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970619015129A), Jun 19, 1997: Piper PA28181, Manchester, KY, Substantial damage. On takeoff from grass strip did not reach speed. Aborted , skidded on wet grass off edge of runway, hit a tree. (.4) the pilot conducted a takeoff from a 2,300…

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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