Casualties unknown

Takeoff Roll Incident: Pilot Reports Loss of Control, Collision with Parked Airplanes (N6882W)

Corona, CA, US

On December 11, 1994, a Piper PA-28-140 (registration N6882W) was involved in an aviation accident near Corona, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to his improper use of the rudder and brakes. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During takeoff roll, the airplane turned left; corrective rudder input intensified the turn. The airplane briefly became airborne, landed on grass, bounced, and became airborne again. It struck a light pole and collided with two parked airplanes. No mechanical malfunctions were reported.

Incident Details

The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, the airplane turned to the left. When corrective rudder was applied, the airplane turned harder to the left. It momentarily became airborne, landed on the grass adjacent to the runway, bounced, and became airborne again. The airplane was flying toward the airport fueling facility. The pilot elected to land between the fueling facility and a line of parked airplanes.

During the landing, the airplane's left wing struck a light pole and then collided with two parked airplanes. The pilot indicated in the report that the airplane did not experience any mechanical malfunctions or failures.

Post-Incident Information

The FAA on-scene inspector stated that the airplane struck a runway light before it exited the runway environment and then became airborne.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Dec 1994 Piper PA-28-140 accident near Corona, CA?

During takeoff roll, the airplane turned left; corrective rudder input intensified the turn. The airplane briefly became airborne, landed on grass, bounced, and became airborne again. It struck a light pole and collided with two parked airplanes. No mechanical malfunctions were reported.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Dec 1994 involved a Piper PA-28-140, registration N6882W, at Corona, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to his improper use of the rudder and brakes.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X02745. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.