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November 25, 1997 · Piper PA-28-161 · N39995

Lawrenceville, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 25, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lawrenceville, GA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N39995
Operator
The Flight School
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL98LA015

After completing two touch-and-go landings, the student intended to make the last landing a full stop landing. After touchdown on the third landing, the student believed the airplane was 'tipping' to the right. In an attempt to correct for this right 'tipping', the student applied left rudder. The airplane veered off the left side of the runway and collided with an embankment. According to an air traffic controller on the field, the airplane touched down and began to veer steadily to the left, approximately 30 to 45 degrees from runway heading. The airplane went off the runway approximately 1,500 to 2,000 feet from the approach end of the runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, during the landing roll.

Full Narrative

On November 25, 1997, about 1155 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-28-161, N39995, collided with a dirt embankment following a loss of control during landing at the Gwinnett County-Briscoe Field Airport, Lawrenceville, Georgia. The airplane was operated by The Flight School, Inc., under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91, and visual flight rules. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. A flight plan was not filed for the solo, instructional flight. There were no injuries to the student pilot, and the airplane was substantially damaged. Origination of the flight was the Gwinnett County-Briscoe Field, about 1000, on the same day. According to the student pilot, he had completed 11 touch and go landings with his instructor earlier that day. He then was completing three landings as his first solo flight. After completing the first two touch and go landings, the student intended to make the last landing a full stop landing. After touchdown of the third landing, the student believed the airplane was "tipping" to the right. In an attempt to correct for this right "tipping", the student applied left rudder. The airplane veered off the left side of the runway and collided with an embankment. The right wing was twisted and buckled, resulting in substantial damage. The flight instructor of the student pilot was not able to see the airplane clearly, but stated that he did see it veer off the left side of the runway. According to the Air Traffic Controller on the field, the airplane touched down and began to veer steadily to the left, approximately 30 to 45 degrees from runway heading. The airplane left the runway approximately 1,500 to 2,000 feet from the approach end of the runway. The controller stated it did not appear that an attempt was made to correct the direction of the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:55 EST
Nearest AirportGwinnett County-Briscoe (1nm ENE)
Runway7
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN39995
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThe Flight School
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 27 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:57
Weather SourceWFAC

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