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August 1, 2002 · Piper PA-32R-301 · N957T

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 1, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-32R-301
Tail Number
N957T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL02LA149

According to the private pilot, as he applied braking action during rollout, the airplane began to veer left. Although he added right rudder to correct the problem, he was not able to stop the airplane from veering to the left. The right main landing gear collapsed and the airplane spun around approximately 180 degrees, coming to rest on the runway surface. Examination of the airplane revealed a significant amount of side load had occurred, and both the left and right main landing gears collapsed to the left. The right wing was damaged when the landing gear collapsed. There were several tire marks on the runway that terminated at the point where the airplane rested. The pilot did not report a mechanical problem with the airplane prior to and during the accident sequence of events.

NTSB Probable Cause

Pilot in command failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll that resulted in a ground loop and the overload failure of the right main landing gear.

Full Narrative

On August 1, 2002, at 1347 eastern daylight tine a Piper PA-32R-301, N957T, registered to B & B Contracting and operated by a private pilot, right main landing gear collapsed while taxiing after landing at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The personal flight operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 with an instrument flight plan filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane was substantially damaged, and the private pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight departed Naples, Florida, at 1300 on August 1, 2001. According to the private pilot, as he applied braking action during rollout after landing the airplane began to veer left. Although the pilot added right rudder to correct the problem, he was not able to stop the airplane from veering to the left. The right main landing gear collapsed and the airplane spun around approximately 180 degrees, coming to rest on the runway surface with a heading of 130 degrees. Examination of the airplane revealed a significant amount of side load had occurred, and both the left and right main landing gear collapsed to the left as a result. The right wing was damaged when the landing gear collapsed. There were several tire marks on the runway that terminated at the point where the airplane rested. The pilot did not report a mechanical problem with the airplane prior to and during the accident sequence of events. The recorded winds were variable at three knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:47 EDT
Nearest AirportFort Lauderdale Executive (0nm N)
Runway310
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-32R-301
Tail NumberN957T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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