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November 19, 1997 · Piper PA-28-160 · N5189W

Mount Holly, NJ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 19, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mount Holly, NJ
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-160
Tail Number
N5189W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC98LA030

The student pilot was performing solo takeoffs and landings to Runway 26. During the third landing, the airplane veered off to the left of the runway and struck a pole and wind indicator. Examination of the wreckage revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. The winds at a nearby airport were reported to be from 240 degrees at 4 knots. The student pilot had 32 hours of total flight experience, 15 hours were in make and model.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Full Narrative

On November 19, 1997, at 1122 Eastern Standard Time, a Piper PA-28-160, N5189W, was substantially damaged when it collided with a pole and wind indicator during the landing roll at the South Jersey Regional Airport (VAY), Mount Holly, New Jersey. The student pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local flight. No flight plan was filed for the instructional flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. This was a student pilot supervised solo, and he was conducting the landings to Runway 26, a 3,911 foot long, 50 foot wide, asphalt runway. The student pilot reported that his first two landings were normal. During the third landing, "...I was on roll-out when the plane suddenly swerved off to the left, I panicked and just hung on until I hit a pole..." Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions with the airplane, nor did the student pilot report any. The winds at a nearby airport were reported to from 240 degrees at 4 knots. The student pilot had 32 hours of total flight experience, 15 hours were in make and model.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:22 EST
Nearest AirportSouth Jersey Regional (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length3911 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-160
Tail NumberN5189W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O320 B2B · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 27 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data