Casualties unknown

1989-12-26: Piper PA-38-112 (N9570T) — Firestone, CO

Firestone, CO, US

On December 26, 1989, a Piper PA-38-112 (registration N9570T) was involved in an aviation accident near Firestone, CO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: PREMATURE LIFTOFF BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN INSUFFICIENT AIRSPEED. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot took off from a snow-covered grass strip, stalled after gaining about 20 feet, and crashed. The pilot later stated he did not intend to report the accident.

Accident Details

During a takeoff from a snow-covered grass strip, the airplane became airborne and reached an altitude of approximately 20 feet before it stalled and subsequently crashed. The pilot survived the accident and was able to communicate after the event.

Aftermath

Following the crash, the pilot declared that he had no intention of reporting the accident to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The identities of the airplane owner, the pilot, and any passengers remained undetermined. Additionally, the purpose of the flight and the intended destination were never established.

Investigation

The circumstances surrounding the accident were investigated, but key details such as the aircraft type, registration, and operator were not identified. The specific time of day, weather characterization, and involvement of air traffic control were not documented. No probable cause was determined in the available records.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X29950. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.