On June 14, 1995, a Piper PA-28-180 (registration N3625R) was involved in an aviation accident near Lowell, MI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inability to clear the trees at the end of the runway during takeoff. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot and three passengers departed on a short cross-country flight but could not clear trees at the end of the runway during initial climb.
What happened
The pilot was operating a general aviation aircraft for a short cross-country flight with three passengers aboard. During the departure phase, the airplane lifted off the runway and commenced an initial climb. However, the aircraft lacked sufficient performance to clear the tree line located at the end of the runway.
The investigation
Following the accident, investigators conducted a post-accident examination of the airframe and propulsion systems. This inspection failed to reveal any pre-existing mechanical anomalies that could have contributed to the incident.
Probable cause
The pilot's inability to clear the trees at the end of the runway during takeoff.
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