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April 8, 1994 · Piper PA-28-151 · N32056
Boca Raton, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 8, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Boca Raton, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-151
Tail Number
N32056
Operator
Professional Flight Training
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA94LA115
WHILE PERFORMING A TOUCH-AND-GO LANDING THE DUAL STUDENT WAS FLYING THE AIRCRAFT. THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED TO THE LEFT ON APPROACH AND TOUCHED DOWN ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. AFTER TOUCH DOWN THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED FURTHER TO THE LEFT AND RAN OFF THE RUNWAY. THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR TOOK CONTROL, BUT BEFORE THE AIRCRAFT COULD BE STOPPED IT COLLIDED WITH A SIGN.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE DUAL STUDENT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING AND THE FAILURE OF THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR TO PROPERLY SUPERVISE THE DUAL STUDENT AND TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION IN A TIMELY MANNER.
Full Narrative
On April, 8, 1994, about 1550 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-151, N32056, registered to Professional Flight Training Inc., ran off the runway and collided with a sign while performing a touch-and-go landing at Boca Raton Airport, Boca Raton, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the commercial-rated instructor and dual student were not injured. The flight originated at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on April 8, 1994, about 1530. The flight instructor stated that the student pilot was performing a touch-and-go landing. On approach the aircraft drifted to the left. As the main wheels touched the aircraft drifted "hard and quickly" to the left. He took control as the aircraft ran off the runway. As he was attempting to stop the aircraft it collided with a sign.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:50 EDT
Nearest AirportBoca Raton (1nm SW)
Runway5
Runway Length5197 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-151
Tail NumberN32056
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorProfessional Flight Training
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:56
Weather SourceWFAC