On February 20, 1986, a Piper PA-22-150 (registration N9995D) was involved in an aviation accident near Skellytown, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff in gusty tailwind conditions, which resulted in a collision with a pole. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
The pilot reported an extended takeoff roll and failure to establish a climb rate, resulting in a collision with a utility pole during the initial departure phase.
The pilot reported that the takeoff roll was longer than expected. Upon reaching the end of the runway, he rotated and the aircraft left the ground, but it did not establish a good rate of climb. Subsequently, the aircraft collided with a pole and crashed. The takeoff was attempted with a 15 kt tailwind that was gusting to 22 kts.
The extended takeoff roll and failure to gain altitude were attributed to the gusty tailwind conditions present during departure.
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff in gusty tailwind conditions, which resulted in a collision with a pole.
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