MINR · PIPER PA-28-151 · 2013-07-08 · Bronston, KY, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA13CA317
Event ID
20130709X80600
Type
Accident
Date
2013-07-08
Location
Bronston, KY, USA
Coordinates
36.984722, -84.620552
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28-151
Registration
N44293
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s reduced climb performance due to density altitude, as well as the pilot’s decision to initiate the takeoff from the wet turf runway.