Piper PA-28R-180 N7476J

Summary

On 14 June 2021 at about 19:50 local time, a Piper PA-28R-180 registered N7476J, operated by Miguel Hernandez, was involved in an accident near Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

14 June 2021 at 19:50

Classification

Accident

Location

Corpus Christi, Texas, United States

Nearest airport

Corpus Christi Intl (CRP)

Coordinates

27.7747, -97.5108

Aircraft

Piper PA-28R-180

Registration

N7476J

Category

Airplane

Year built

1968

Engines

1

Operator

Miguel Hernandez

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Corpus Christi → Brownsville

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN21LA269

1 person had minor injuries.

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.

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The pilot reported that the airplane’s cockpit temperature was extremely hot during the taxi to the runway. During the takeoff roll, the pilot applied full engine power and the airplane drifted left of the runway centerline. The pilot attempted to correct with a right rudder input, but the airplane continued to go to the left. The airplane struck a runway sign and lights on the left side of the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.