Shortly After Takeoff, About 100 To 200 Ft Above Ground Level (AGL), The Engine Started To Run Roughly

Location: Enderlin, ND Accident Number: CEN24LA184
Date & Time: May 13, 2024, 10:07 Local Registration: N669A
Aircraft: Piper PA-22 Injuries: 3 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal 

On May 13, 2024, at 1007 central daylight time, a Piper PA-22 airplane, N669A, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Enderlin, North Dakota. The pilot and two passengers sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

According to the pilot, she departed Edgeley Municipal Airport (51D) in Edgeley, North Dakota, the morning of May 13th. She flew to Sky Haven Airport (5N4) in Enderlin, North Dakota, and performed two landings. After the second landing, she taxied to the parking area and shut down the airplane. Two passengers boarded the airplane, and the pilot started the airplane, performed a run-up, took-off, flew around the traffic pattern once, and landed. After landing, she taxied back to the
parking area, the passengers disembarked, and two more passengers boarded the plane. The pilot took off to perform another traffic pattern. Shortly after takeoff, about 100 to 200 ft above ground level (agl), the engine started to run roughly. The pilot turned on the carburetor heat and there was a slight engine improvement, but then the engine started to run roughly again.

About 50 ft agl, the engine quit, and the airplane impacted the ground and came to rest inverted.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and rudder. The airplane was recovered from the accident site and was transported to a secure location for further examination.

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