Piper PA28-151 accident near Pecan Island, Louisiana, August 23, 1984
On August 23, 1984, a Piper PA28-151, registered N44307, was substantially damaged in an accident near Pecan Island, Louisiana (Private airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 23, 1984
- Place
- Pecan Island, Louisiana · Private · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Piper PA28-151 · all PA28-151s on the register
- Registration
- N44307 · no longer on the register · serial PA28151
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
DUE TO THE WET CONDITION OF THE SOD STRIP THE PLT USED ONLY THE LAST 1,000 FT OF THE STRIP FOR THE TAKEOFF. DURING THE ROLL HE FELT THAT INSUFFICIENT RWY REMAINED AND INITIATED AN ABORTED TAKEOFF. UNABLE TO STOP HOWEVER THE PLT RESUMED THE ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF. THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH 20 TO 25 FT TALL TREES AT AN ALT OF APRX 15 FT AGL SEPARATING THE LEFT WING.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 232 hours in all; 176 in this make and model; 4 in the last 90 days; 207 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 3,640 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, July 1, 1983
- Maximum gross weight: 2,325 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming O-320-E3D (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 9, 1,000 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Visibility: 8 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 81°F (27°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
- Observation at 7:30 pm
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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