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NTSB investigation record

SEA92LA166

Completed

Piper Pa-28-160· N5639W

NTSB Report
Date
July 27, 1992
Location
Sisters, OR
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published August 26, 1993

Primary finding

Probable cause

The improper use of flight controls by the pic during an aborted takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were the unfavorable wind (windshift) encountered during takeoff ground roll, the tailwind and high da weather conditions.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

The pilot encountered a wind shift during takeoff ground roll and aborted the takeoff. He locked the brakes, and the aircraft skidded off the runway and impacted parked aircraft on the ramp. The density altitude was computed to be 5928 ft. At the time of the accident.

Source record

Factual narrative

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