SERS · Piper PA-46-350P · 1998-11-04 · MAMMOTH, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX99LA023
Event ID
20001211X11453
Type
Accident
Date
1998-11-04
Location
MAMMOTH, CA, USA
Coordinates
37.579498, -118.839149
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-46-350P
Registration
N50JG
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to ensure that the autopilot was off prior to takeoff, and, his failure to maintain pitch control during the resultant pitch trim excursion during the takeoff ground roll.