Runway excursion involving a Piper Aircraft Corp PA-28-161, VH-HLE, Cooranbong, (ALA), NSW on 29 October 1995

The pilot with three passengers intended operating the Warrior in the training area for about one and half hours. During the take off roll, the pilot became concerned with the apparent lack of aircraft acceleration. Immediately after lift off, the aircraft settled and, suspecting a reduction of power, the pilot closed the throttle. During the landing the aircraft overran the end of the runway sustaining minor damage. A subsequent engineering inspection found that the engine was capable of normal operation.