No fatalities

PIPER PA-32R-300 NO SERIES accident at Stockbridge, GA, 9 Apr 2021

Stockbridge, GA, United States

On April 9, 2021, a PIPER PA-32R-300 NO SERIES operated by SouthEast Aircraft Leasing LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Stockbridge, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The flying pilot’s failure to configure the flaps for a short field takeoff and delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The flying pilot’s failure to configure the flaps for a short field takeoff and delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Incorrect use/operationPilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Apr 2021 PIPER PA-32R-300 NO SERIES accident near Stockbridge, GA?

The flying pilot’s failure to configure the flaps for a short field takeoff and delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Apr 2021 PIPER PA-32R-300 NO SERIES accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Apr 2021 involved a PIPER PA-32R-300 NO SERIES, operated by SouthEast Aircraft Leasing LLC, at Stockbridge, GA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The flying pilot’s failure to configure the flaps for a short field takeoff and delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun.