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September 13, 1989 · Piper PA-28-161 · N9207Q
Fort Pierce, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Incident
Date
September 13, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fort Pierce, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N9207Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
MIA89IA249
THE STUDENT PLT WAS ON HIS FIRST SUPERVISED SOLO FLT. DURING THE 2ND LANDING ROLL ON RWY 9, HE LOST CONTROL OF THE ACFT & IT VEERED OFF THE LT SIDE OF THE RWY. THE WIND WAS FROM 060 DEGREES AT 10 KNOTS. THERE WAS NO FAILURE OR MALFUCTION OF THE FLT CONTROLS. HIS INSTRUCTOR STATED THE CROSSWIND WAS WELL WITHIN THE STUDENT'S CAPABILITY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE STUDENT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE STUDENT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE.
Full Narrative
THE STUDENT PLT WAS ON HIS FIRST SUPERVISED SOLO FLT. DURING THE 2ND LANDING ROLL ON RWY 9, HE LOST CONTROL OF THE ACFT & IT VEERED OFF THE LT SIDE OF THE RWY. THE WIND WAS FROM 060 DEGREES AT 10 KNOTS. THERE WAS NO FAILURE OR MALFUCTION OF THE FLT CONTROLS. HIS INSTRUCTOR STATED THE CROSSWIND WAS WELL WITHIN THE STUDENT'S CAPABILITY.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time13:49 EDT
Nearest AirportSt Luci County Intl (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN9207Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D36 · Reciprocating · 161
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 20 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC