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November 11, 1994 · Piper PA-28R-200 · N32196

Rochelle, IL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 11, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Rochelle, IL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-200
Tail Number
N32196
Operator
Thomas and Susan Adler
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI95LA039

THE STUDENT PILOT REPORTED HE WAS PRACTICING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS. HE STATED THAT AFTER THE AIRPLANE LANDED, IT BEGAN TO DRIFT TO THE LEFT. IN AN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE DRIFTING, THE PILOT STATED HE APPLIED THE RIGHT BRAKE, BUT DID NOT NOTICE A CORRECTION. HE THEN APPLIED FULL FORCE TO THE RIGHT BRAKE AND A SLIGHT FORCE TO THE LEFT. THE AIRPLANE SKIDDED OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND ONTO AN ADJACENT FIELD. A POSTACCIDENT EXAMINATION BY AN FAA INSPECTOR, REVEALED THE BRAKES TO BE IN NORMAL CONDITION AND OPERATING PROPERLY.

NTSB Probable Cause

the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the student pilot's improper use of the brakes.

Full Narrative

On November 11, 1994, at 0145 central standard time, a Piper PA- 28R-200, N32196, was substantially damaged when it ran off the side of the runway after landing at Rochelle Municipal Airport, Rochelle, Illinois. The student pilot, who had been practicing touch and go landings, was not injured. The 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight originated from Aurora, Illinois, at 0100 without flight plan in visual meteorological conditions. The student pilot reported that after the airplane touched down on runway 25 (4226' x 75'), it began to drift to the left. In an attempt to correct the drifting, the pilot stated he applied the right brake. He stated, "After right brake application, I noticed no correction, at which time the left edge of runway 25 was quickly approaching. I then applied full force right brake, with left brake (slight), at which time the airplane skidded in the damp grass and then came to an abrupt stop in a freshly plowed muddy farm field approx. 30 yards south of the runway." Both the nose gear and the right landing gear collapsed before the airplane came to rest. No preimpact mechanical anomalies were reported by the pilot. An FAA Airworthiness Inspector, who represented the NTSB on scene, performed a postaccident examination. He stated the brakes appeared normal and operated properly. No abnormalities were found during the inspection.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time01:45 CST
Nearest AirportRochelle Municipal (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length4226 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28R-200
Tail NumberN32196
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThomas and Susan Adler
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1C · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind210° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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