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Airplane Stalls into Trees After Takeoff (N40051)

Seven Springs, PA, US

On June 23, 1994, a Piper PA-32R-300 (registration N40051) operated by Tanager Corporation was involved in an aviation accident near Seven Springs, PA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed and his premature liftoff which resulted in a stall mush and collision with trees. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During takeoff, the airplane lifted off, settled back onto the runway, then the engine sputtered. It reached 50-100 feet altitude before stalling into trees near the runway end. Examination found no anomalies.

Narrative

The pilot reported that during takeoff, as the airplane accelerated about two-thirds down the runway, it initially lifted off, then settled back onto the runway. The pilot continued the takeoff, and the engine began to sputter. The airplane reached an altitude of approximately 50 to 100 feet above the ground, after which the pilot stalled the airplane into trees located 100 to 200 yards from the end of the runway.

Examination

The airplane was removed from the accident site and examined by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The examination did not disclose any anomalies that would have caused the reported malfunction.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Jun 1994 Piper PA-32R-300 accident near Seven Springs, PA?

During takeoff, the airplane lifted off, settled back onto the runway, then the engine sputtered. It reached 50-100 feet altitude before stalling into trees near the runway end. Examination found no anomalies.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Jun 1994 involved a Piper PA-32R-300, registration N40051, operated by Tanager Corporation, at Seven Springs, PA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed and his premature liftoff which resulted in a stall mush and collision with trees.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X01470. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.