On June 17, 1994, a Piper PA-23-250B (registration N5257Y) operated by Sackett, Neil was involved in an aviation accident near Kent, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During takeoff at rotation speed, an airplane veered left, exited the runway, struck a dog house, and came to rest in a water hole. Post-accident examination found no mechanical anomalies.
Accident Details
On the first flight following an annual inspection, an airplane experienced a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll. As the aircraft approached rotation speed, it veered left of the runway centerline and departed the prepared surface. After exiting the runway, the airplane collided with a dog house and eventually came to rest in a water hole.
Investigation Findings
A post-accident examination of the airplane's control systems revealed no anomalies. The engines and their propellers were also inspected, and no discrepancies were noted. Investigators did not identify any mechanical or structural factors that could have contributed to the event.
Context
The accident occurred on the aircraft's first flight since receiving its annual inspection. No other details about the flight conditions, pilot actions, or environmental factors were provided in the initial report.