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May 24, 1994 · Piper PA-28R-201 · N804ND

Grand Forks, ND

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 24, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Grand Forks, ND
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-201
Tail Number
N804ND
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI94LA173

THE STUDENT PILOT WAS LANDING ON RUNWAY 35R WITH THE WIND REPORTED AS 340 DEGREES AT 10 KNOTS WHEN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST. THE AIRPLANE EXITED THE RUNWAY STRIKING A SIGN AND TERRAIN. NO MECHANICAL ANOMALIES WERE FOUND ON EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot-in-command's not maintaining directional control.

Full Narrative

On May 24, 1994, at 1150 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28R- 201, registered to the University of North Dakota, and operated by a student pilot, lost directional control on landing on runway 35R (3,900' X 75' dry/concrete) at the Grand Forks International Airport, Grand Forks, North Dakota. The airplane sustained substantial damage on impact with a runway sign and the terrain. The pilot reported no injuries. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. The solo instructional flight had filed a VFR flight plan. The last point of departure was Jamestown, North Dakota, at 1056. The pilot stated that he had difficulty making the airplane turn to the right, while he felt it required "heavy" control to turn left. A policeman who observed the track of the airplane indicated that there were skid marks from the right landing gear going off the runway. A subsequent examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical problems with either brake. The landing was performed on runway 35R. The winds at the approximate time of the accident were reported as 340 degrees at 10 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:50 CDT
Nearest AirportGrand Forks (0nm)
Runway35R
Runway Length3900 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28R-201
Tail NumberN804ND
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1C6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:49

Appendix: Source Data