SERS · PIPER PA28RT · 2016-06-12 · Taylorsville, KY, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA16LA212
Event ID
20160613X30040
Type
Accident
Date
2016-06-12
Location
Taylorsville, KY, USA
Coordinates
38.072223, -85.233886
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA28RT
Registration
N42JA
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper decision to continue a takeoff with a partial loss of engine power that occurred early in the takeoff roll. The reason for the partial loss of engine power could not be determined because postaccident fire damage to the engine precluded an examination.