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November 22, 1996 · Piper PA-28-140 · N6804W
Hart, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 22, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hart, MI
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N6804W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI97LA032
The pilot said that on landing the airplane started to turn left and he corrected to the right; however, the airplane exited the runway to the right. After rolling off the runway the wing received damage from contact with the ground. Subsequent to the accident an examination of the airplane failed to reveal any mechanical anomalies of the nose wheel steering or braking system.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on rollout.
Full Narrative
On November 22, 1996, at 1615 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-28-140, N6804W, suffered substantial damage after exiting runway 26 (2,020' x 50' dry/asphalt) at the Oceana County Airport, near Hart, Michigan. The pilot reported that he lost control of the airplane during landing rollout. The private pilot reported no injuries. The personal local flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file for the 14CFR Part 91 flight. The flight departed at 1445. The pilot said that during rollout the airplane started to turn left. He corrected to the right and the airplane exited the runway to the right into the grass. Subsequent to the accident an inspection of the airplane found no mechanical anomalies with the nose wheel steering or the brakes.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 EST
Nearest AirportOceana County (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length2020 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN6804W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 27 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:55
Weather SourceWFAC