1991-08-23: Piper PA-25-150 — Dennis J. And Trudy Brosius

1991-08-23: Piper PA-25-150 — Dennis J. And Trudy Brosius — Stapleton, NE

Casualties unknown • Stapleton, NE, US

Probable cause

THE PILOT'S DISREGARD FOR AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE DATA. RELATED FACTORS ARE THE PILOT'S POOR WEATHER EVALUATION, AND DELAYED REMEDIAL ACTION.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

THE PILOT STATED THE PREFLIGHT, ENGINE RUN UP AND TAKEOFF ROLL WERE NORMAL. AFTER LIFT OFF, THE AIRCRAFT DEVELOPED A SINK RATE AND DESCENDED INTO THE GROUND. THE PILOT REPORTED HE, 'LOST LIFT AND WAS JUST ALONG FOR THE RIDE.' HE STATED THIS OCCURRED TO HIM BEFORE IN WARM WEATHER, AND REPORTED THERE WAS NO LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE AIRCRAFT WAS WITHIN WEIGHT AND BALANCE LIMITATIONS. DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS COMPUTED TO BE 5500 FEET AND THERE WERE THUNDERSTORMS AND SHIFTING WINDS REPORTED IN THE AREA.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1991-08-23 Piper PA-25-150 accident near Stapleton, NE?

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1991-08-23 involved a Piper PA-25-150, registration N6070Z, operated by Dennis J. And Trudy Brosius, at Stapleton, NE.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT'S DISREGARD FOR AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE DATA. RELATED FACTORS ARE THE PILOT'S POOR WEATHER EVALUATION, AND DELAYED REMEDIAL ACTION.

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