Piper PA32-300, VH-WGO, 5 km NE of Woodend VIC, 8 November 1987

198701449

Summary

The pilot reported that the take-off proceeded normally until the point of lift off, when the engine hesitated and lost power for about 3 seconds. Power was then regained, however the pilot was not certain whether full power was developed. He elected to abandon the take-off, but there was insufficient strip length remaining in which to safely stop the aircraft. He then reopened the throttle in an effort to clear a fence at the end of the strip and land in the adjoining paddock. The noseleg struck the fence, and the aircraft then ran through a ditch before coming to rest. The reason for the short term power loss could not be determined

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198701449
Occurrence date 08/11/1987
Location 5 km NE of Woodend
Report release date 14/06/1988
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Piper Aircraft Corp
Model PA-32
Registration VH-WGO
Serial number 32-7340146
Operation type Private
Departure point 5 km NE Woodend VIC
Destination Moorabbin VIC
Damage Substantial