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February 20, 2000 · Piper PA-32-300 · N2233L

Nashville, TN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 20, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Nashville, TN
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300
Tail Number
N2233L
Operator
Michael D Clark
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL00LA028

According to the pilot, immediately after touchdown of the nose landing gear, the airplane veered hard left. He said he attempted to correct directional control by applying right rudder but the airplane rolled off the runway surface and collided with a ditch. According to the FAA inspector at the scene, an examination of the airframe failed to disclose any mechanical malfunctions or component failures.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

On February 20, 2000, at 1452 central standard time, a Piper PA-32-300, N2233L, collided with a ditch during landing on runway 2R, at the Nashville International Airport in Nashville, Tennessee. The airplane was operated by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91, and visual flight rules. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The pilot and two passengers were not injured, and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The flight originated from Olive Branch, Mississippi, about 1330. The pilot stated that he did not notice any abnormalities with the airplane before departure from Olive Branch, Mississippi. He also stated that the flight was uneventful and he had no indication of any problems en route. According to the pilot, immediately after touchdown of the nose landing gear, the airplane veered hard left. He said he attempted to correct directional control by applying right rudder but the airplane rolled off the runway surface and collided with a ditch. According to the FAA inspector at the scene, an examination of the airframe failed to disclose any mechanical malfunctions or component failures. The pilot reported having a total time of 124 hours, of which 13 hours were in this airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:52 CST
Nearest AirportNashville International (0nm N)
Runway2R
Runway Length8000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN2233L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMichael D Clark
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 43 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data