1994-06-23: Piper PA-32R-300 — Tanager Corporation

1994-06-23: Piper PA-32R-300 — Tanager Corporation — Seven Springs, PA

Casualties unknown • Seven Springs, PA, US

Probable cause

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

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING TAKEOFF AS THE AIRPLANE ACCELERATED 2/3 DOWN THE RUNWAY THE AIRPLANE LIFTED OFF INITIALLY THEN SETTLED BACK ONTO THE RUNWAY. HE STATED THAT HE CONTINUED THE TAKEOFF AND THE ENGINE STARTED TO SPUTTER. HE STATED THAT THE AIRPLANE REACHED AN ALTITUDE OF ABOUT 50 TO 100 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND AND HE STALLED THE AIRPLANE INTO THE TREES 100 TO 200 YARDS FROM THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE WAS REMOVED FROM THE ACCIDENT SITE AND EXAMINED BY THE FAA. THE EXAMINATION DID NOT DISCLOSE ANY ANOMALIES THAT WOULD CAUSED THE MALFUNCTION.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1994-06-23 Piper PA-32R-300 accident near Seven Springs, PA?

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1994-06-23 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.

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