# NTSB SEA86LA202: Piper PA-28-140, N5576F, Preston, ID, August 10, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: August 10, 1986, 07:45 local (13:45 UTC)
- Place: Preston, ID
- Coordinates: 42.200233, -111.739784 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.2002&lon=-111.7398&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 40471
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA86LA202
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/40471/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA202

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with terrain/water, takeoff - initial climb
  - unsuitable terrain or takeoff/landing/taxi area - selected, pilot in command (cause)
  - terrain condition - dirt bank/rising embankment (contributing factor)
  - clearance - not attained, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

THE JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTED THAT THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAKE OFF FROM A FARMER'S FIELD AND FAILED TO CLEAR A DIKE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT CARTWHEELED INTO A COUNTY LANDFILL AND WAS DAMAGED.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5576F](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5576F-2013-04-22), registration cancelled 2013-04-22, S/N 28-25012, built 1968 (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: 28-25012
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-E2A 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Jerry Jensen
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 24; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 70° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 35 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 57 °F, dew point 43 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: P1H, 65 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 19860810038249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860810038249A), Aug 10, 1986: Piper PA28140, Preston, ID, Substantial damage. The aircraft struck a dike during the takeoff from a farmers field. The pilot has failed to report the accident.

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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