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Aircraft Strikes Cable Fence During Soft Field Takeoff (N6843J)

Vincennes, IN, US

On June 12, 1999, a Piper PA-28-151 (registration N6843J) was involved in an aviation accident near Vincennes, IN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the soft field takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were inadequate airspeed and the cable fence which was contacted. 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 a soft field takeoff, an airplane settled back onto the grass airstrip after lifting off, then became airborne again and veered left, striking a cable fence.

Accident Details

According to the official investigation source, the pilot was performing a soft field takeoff on a grass airstrip. After lifting off, the airplane settled back onto the ground, then became airborne again. During this sequence, the airplane veered off the left side of the airstrip and contacted a cable fence. The fence consisted of 30-inch-high steel pipes with a cable running through them.

Final Resting Position

The airplane came to rest on a northerly heading, approximately 976 feet from the runway end markers at the departure end of runway 27.

Additional Information

No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, injuries, or damages were provided in the source. The investigation source did not specify any probable cause for the accident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Jun 1999 Piper PA-28-151 accident near Vincennes, IN?

During a soft field takeoff, an airplane settled back onto the grass airstrip after lifting off, then became airborne again and veered left, striking a cable fence.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Jun 1999 involved a Piper PA-28-151, registration N6843J, at Vincennes, IN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the soft field takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were inadequate airspeed and the cable fence which was contacted.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X18943. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.