On June 29, 2003, a Piper PA-28-161 (registration N1660H) operated by Louis F. Janeira was involved in an aviation accident near Brazil, IN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The delayed aborted takeoff by the pilot-in-command. A contributing factor was the fence, which the airplane contacted during the aborted 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.
An airplane collided with a fence during an aborted takeoff on a 2,941-foot runway. The pilot reported slow acceleration and a brief airborne period before aborting.
Event Details
The airplane collided with a fence during an aborted takeoff on a 2,941-foot-long runway. The pilot stated that after applying full power, the airplane slowly increased speed. The pilot reported that the airplane was airborne for a few seconds before he decided to abort the takeoff. He decreased power to idle and attempted to bring the airplane to a full stop, but was unsuccessful.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that he should have waited until it was cooler outside and applied flaps during takeoff to prevent the accident.
Environmental Conditions
The density altitude at an airport located 10 miles west of the accident site was approximately 2,565 feet mean sea level.
What happened in the 29 Jun 2003 Piper PA-28-161 accident near Brazil, IN?
An airplane collided with a fence during an aborted takeoff on a 2,941-foot runway. The pilot reported slow acceleration and a brief airborne period before aborting.
Were there any fatalities in the 29 Jun 2003 Piper PA-28-161 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 29 Jun 2003 involved a Piper PA-28-161, registration N1660H, operated by Louis F. Janeira, at Brazil, IN.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The delayed aborted takeoff by the pilot-in-command. A contributing factor was the fence, which the airplane contacted during the aborted takeoff.
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