N5616H is a 1949 Piper PA-16. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Lycoming 0-235 series rated at 115 horsepower. Its registration was cancelled in Sep 1955. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Mar 2018. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
FAA recordRegistered in Wilmington, DE in 2000 · deregistered in 1955.
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The pilot reported that about 700 feet into the takeoff roll, the airplane began to drift left as he approached the narrowest part of the runway. The airplane departed the runway to the left, impacted trees, and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot and sole passenger sustained minor injuries.
The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
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No trips logged. This aircraft is no longer FAA-registered, so it can't be claimed to log trips.
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