Incident Overview
A Piper PA-32, registration N4143W, was taking off toward the west-northwest on a tidal beach at the same time that another pilot was taxiing a Bellanca 7GCBC, registration N2677Z, westward onto the beach. The Bellanca was angling down onto the lower tidal area of hard packed sand from a somewhat higher area of soft sand.
Restricted Visibility
As the Bellanca pilot taxied down the slope, the view to his left rear was restricted by his left wing. At the same time, the Piper PA-32 pilot's right forward view was restricted by the aircraft's nose during the takeoff roll.
Collision Sequence
Shortly after the Piper PA-32 lifted off, its right wing tip struck the left wing and propeller of the Bellanca 7GCBC. The PA-32 pilot aborted the takeoff and stopped after traveling another 300 to 400 feet.
Aircraft Involved
The Piper PA-32 (N4143W) and Bellanca 7GCBC (N2677Z) were the two aircraft involved in the incident. No other aircraft or persons were reported involved.
Location and Conditions
The incident occurred on a tidal beach. The Bellanca had been taxiing from a higher area of soft sand down to a lower area of hard packed sand. The tide or specific time of day was not recorded.
Aftermath
The PA-32 pilot successfully aborted the takeoff and came to a stop. The extent of damage to the aircraft was not specified in the source.