# NTSB SEA98LA108: Piper PA-28-180, N6556J, Manzanita, OR, June 20, 1998 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: June 20, 1998, 16:10 local (23:10 UTC) - Place: Manzanita, OR - Coordinates: 45.699859, -123.929847 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=45.6999&lon=-123.9298&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report July 12, 2000 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 42807 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA98LA108 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/42807/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA108 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. Factors include a crosswind gust during the takeoff roll. ## 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 - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor) - weather condition - gusts (contributing factor) ## Analysis According to the pilot, during the takeoff roll, the winds shifted to a point where the aircraft was encountering a direct crosswind of 10 to 20 knots. Upon encountering the crosswind, the aircraft drifted toward the edge of the runway, and the pilot elected to abort the takeoff. During the abort, the pilot was unable to maintain directional control, and the aircraft departed the runway. After departing the runway, the aircraft crossed a 100 foot grass area and impacted a stand of trees. ## Factual narrative On June 20, 1998, approximately 1610 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-28-180, N6556J, impacted trees located about 100 feet from the edge of the runway during an aborted takeoff at Nehalem Bay State Airport, Manzanita, Oregon. The private pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured, but the aircraft, which was owned and operated by the pilot, sustained substantial damage. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal pleasure flight was departing for Troutdale, Oregon, at the time of the accident, and was being operated in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan had been filed, and there was no report of an ELT transmission. According to the pilot, during her takeoff roll, the winds shifted so that she was encountering a 10 to 20 knot crosswind. As she continued the takeoff, the aircraft began to drift toward the side of the runway, and the pilot decided to abort the takeoff. During the attempted abort, the pilot was unable to compensate for the crosswinds, and the aircraft departed the runway. After departing the runway, the aircraft crossed a 100 foot wide grass area and impacted a stand of trees. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N6556J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6556J), registered now, S/N 28-5002, built 1968 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Piper PA-28-180 - Registry model: [Piper PA-28-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-180) (registry code 7102808) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 28-5002 - Airframe hours: 2458 - Engines: Lycoming O-360-A4A 180 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Loraine M. Domine - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility; Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Continuous airworthiness, June 3, 1998, 6 hours before - Departed: 3S7 - Destination: 47T, TROUTDALE, OR - Airport: 3S7, Nehalem Bay State, runway 33, 2,350 × 50 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 57; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 416 total, 236 in this make and model, 313 as pilot in command, 23 in the last 90 days, 6 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: variable at 10 knots, gusting 20 - Visibility: 20 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 66 °F - Altimeter: 29.00 inHg ## 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 19980620014449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980620014449A), Jun 20, 1998: Piper PA28160, Manzanita, OR, Substantial damage. Acft ran off the rwy and struck trees after encountering a strong gust of wind on takeoff. (.4)according to the pilot, during the takeoff roll, the winds… ## Other investigations on N6556J (2) 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 CHI73 EE45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73%20EE45), Feb 22, 1973: Piper PA-28 (N6556J), Freeport, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW70D0181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70D0181), Aug 31, 1969: Piper PA-28 (N6556J), Gainesville, TX, 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. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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