The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Houston, Texas
Location: Porter, Texas
Accident Number: CEN21LA293
Date and Time: June 25, 2021, 10:00 Local
Registration: N4216J
Aircraft: Piper PA-28-140
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal
On June 25, 2021, about 1000 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, N4216J, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near North Houston Airport (9X1) Porter, Texas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
According to the pilot, the preflight, taxi, and run-up checks were normal, and the airplane was lined up on the runway for takeoff. Full engine power was applied with the brakes held and engine instruments checked before takeoff. After brake release the airplane accelerated to takeoff speed and they rotated and began to climb. During the initial climb the airspeed was not increasing and the pilot discontinued the climb, made a turn to avoid trees, and decided to land the airplane on a nearby construction site. During the landing to the construction site the airplane struck an embankment. The fuselage and left wing received substantial damage.
The airplane will be examined once recovered from the accident site.
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N4216J
Model/Series: PA-28-140
Aircraft Category: Airplane
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Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
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Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 2 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
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Aircraft Fire: None
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Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude:30.153375,-95.321989
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas -- A pilot and passenger miraculously survived a small plane crash Friday morning in Montgomery County near Williams Airport, according to Texas DPS.
It happened on Porter Road and Youpon around 11 a.m.
The pilot and passenger managed to exit the plane and were treated for minor injuries, DPS troopers said. They are expected to be OK.
A witness described it as "unbelievable."
"They were very wobbly," said the man who called 911 for help.
The Federal Aviation Administration is taking the lead in the investigation, according to DPS.
That’s not what happened. I own a flight school at that airport. I was by the fuel pumps, fueling an aircraft. They did an engine run up. The engine was misfiring during the mag check. They did this several times. They also ran the engine up to full power. Didn’t sound right. The elected to take off anyway. Upon lift off the airplane stayed in ground effect. Flew in ground effect till they were 3/4 the way down the runway. Trees are at the end of the runway. They turn right into an open field area of the airport. The plane stalled in ground effect and crashed.
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