Runway excursion involving a Piper PA-28-161, VH-CWW, Lilydale (ALA), Victoria, on 20 February 1999

199900691

Summary

The pilot advised that during the engine run prior to take-off the windscreen fogged up both internally and externally. She shut down the engine and wiped both surfaces free of moisture. There was light fog present in the area. During the subsequent take-off run the windscreen again fogged over and she lost visual reference. The pilot closed the throttle and rejected the take-off. However, the aircraft diverged off the runway and impacted trees before coming to rest substantially damaged. The four occupants were able to evacuate unaided and were not injured.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199900691
Occurrence date 20/02/1999
Location Lilydale (ALA)
State Victoria
Report release date 03/03/1999
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Runway excursion
Occurrence class Accident

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Piper Aircraft Corp
Model PA-28-161
Registration VH-CWW
Sector Piston
Departure point Lilydale Vic.
Destination Avalon Vic.
Damage Substantial