Casualties unknown

1982-01-19: Piper AEROSTAR 601P (N8043J) — Corl Inc And Mostoller Acft MA — Somerset, PA

Somerset, PA, US

On January 19, 1982, a Piper AEROSTAR 601P (registration N8043J) operated by Corl Inc And Mostoller Acft MA was involved in an aviation accident near Somerset, PA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A general aviation flight, delayed due to reservation restrictions, experienced a left roll during liftoff in freezing rain. After a second attempt, the left main gear struck a frozen snow plow rut and separated.

Departure and Delay

The aircrew planned to depart at 1600 EST, but the flight was delayed until 1700 due to general aviation reservation restrictions.

Takeoff and Initial Problems

During the subsequent takeoff, the pilot reported that the takeoff proceeded normally until just before rotation at 85 to 90 knots. At that point, freezing rain began to obscure the windshield visibility.

When the aircraft lifted off, it began to roll left. The pilot applied rudder and aileron to correct the roll, at which time the airspeed dissipated and the aircraft settled back onto the runway.

Second Attempt and Runway Excursion

The pilot reported initiating rotation again at 90 knots, and the aircraft again rolled left. During this event, the left main gear struck a frozen snow plow rut and separated when the aircraft touched down beside the runway.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X02490. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.