# NTSB SEA84LA154: Piper PA-16, N6826K, Haines, AK, June 22, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 21, 1984, 18:30 local (Jun 22, 1984, 01:30 UTC)
- Place: Haines, AK
- Coordinates: 59.159385, -135.860412 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=59.1594&lon=-135.8604&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 39955
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA84LA154
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/39955/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA154

## Sequence of events

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

- Overrun, takeoff - roll/run
  - object - tree(s) (contributing factor)
  - preflight planning/preparation - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - , pilot in command (cause)
  - terrain condition - ditch (contributing factor)
  - performance data - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - aborted takeoff - not performed, pilot in command (cause)
  - aircraft performance,takeoff capability - exceeded (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE ACFT HAD LANDED ON A SHORT AIRSTRIP WITH A 10 KT HEADWIND. WHEN A TAKEOFF WAS ATTEMPTED THE WIND HAD STOPPED, ACCORDING TO THE PLT, AND THE ACFT WOULD NOT BECOME AIRBORNE. THE ACFT WENT OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY INTO UNDERBRUSH AND A GULLEY. THE PLT SAID HE SHOULD NOT HAVE USED SUCH A MARGINAL AIRSTRIP.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6826K](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6826K-2013-05-06), registration cancelled 2013-05-06, S/N 16-658, built 1949 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-16
- Registry model: [Piper PA-16](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-16) (registry code 7101602) (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: 16-658
- Airframe hours: 2851
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235 115 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Jay Miller
- Registered owner: Malcolm J. Miller
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, August 24, 1984
- Departed: HAINES, AK
- Destination: HNS, HAINES, AK

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 24; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, expired; seat: left; flight hours: 297 total, 23 in this make and model, 233 as pilot in command, 22 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 30 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 70 °F

## 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 19840621060339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840621060339A), Jun 21, 1984: Piper PA16, Haines, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot miscalulated takeoff distance and aircraft crashed into brush off the end of runway.

## Other investigations on N6826K (1)

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.

- [NTSB SEA69D0088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69D0088), Aug 31, 1968: Piper PA-16 (N6826K), Sandpoint, ID, substantial damage

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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