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November 1, 2003 · Piper PA-28-151 · N41977

Quantico, VA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 1, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Quantico, VA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-151
Tail Number
N41977
Operator
Quantico Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC04LA025

The pilot touched down on runway 02, which was 4,279 feet long, 200 feet wide, with an asphalt surface, about 500 feet beyond the approach end of the runway. As he applied the brakes, the right brake "seemed to pull harder than the left," and he immediately released the brake pressure. The pilot applied left rudder to compensate for the situation, and the airplane began to "fishtail" down the runway. The airplane traveled off the right side of the runway, and impacted a concrete block, shearing off the right landing gear and damaging the right wing. Examination of the airplane revealed no pre-impact mechanical deficiencies with the airplane, and no skid marks were observed on the runway. The winds were reported to be from 190 degrees at 6 knots. The pilot reported 89 hours of total flight experience, 5 of which were in make and model.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the tail wind.

Full Narrative

On November 1, 2003, at 1415 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-28-151, N41977, was substantially damaged while landing at the Quantico Marine Corps Airfield/Turner Field (NYG), Quantico, Virginia. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the flight which originated at the Middle Peninsula Regional Airport (FYJ), West Point, Virginia. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, he touched down on runway 02, about 500 feet beyond the approach end of the runway. As he applied the brakes, the right brake "seemed to pull harder than the left," and he immediately released the brake pressure. The pilot applied left rudder to compensate for the situation, and the airplane began to "fishtail" down the runway. The airplane traveled off the right side of the runway, and impacted a concrete block, shearing off the right landing gear and damaging the right wing. The airplane was examined by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector and substantial damage was noted to the right wing spar. The inspector was unable to examine the right brake, due to the extensive impact damage to the right landing gear. However, according to the inspector, no skid marks were observed on the runway. Runway 02 was 4,279 feet long, 200 feet wide, with an asphalt surface. The pilot reported 89 hours of total flight experience, 5 of which were in make and model. Weather reported at the time of the accident included a few clouds at 20,000 feet, 7 miles visibility, and wind from 190 degrees at 6 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 EST
Nearest AirportQuantico Marine/Turner Field (0nm)
Runway2
Runway Length4279 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-151
Tail NumberN41977
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorQuantico Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 59
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time19:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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