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October 28, 2003 · Piper PA-28-140 · N33532
Mansfield, MA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 28, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Mansfield, MA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N33532
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC04CA018
As the airplane was rolling out after landing, it swerved to the right. The pilot pushed on the left rudder pedal to correct the situation and his left foot slipped off the pedal and went underneath it. While he was attempting to place his foot back on the pedal, the airplane traveled off the right side of the runway, and impacted a berm.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
Full Narrative
On October 28, 2003, at 1520 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, N33532, was substantially damaged while landing at the Mansfield Municipal Airport (1B9), Mansfield, Massachusetts. The certificated private pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight, which originated at the Plymouth Municipal Airport (PYM), Plymouth, Massachusetts. The flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, as the airplane was rolling out on runway 14 at Mansfield, it swerved to the right. As he pushed on the left rudder pedal to correct the situation, his foot slipped off the pedal and went underneath it. While he was attempting to place his foot back on the left pedal, the airplane traveled off the right side of the runway, and impacted a berm. Witnesses at the airport reporting observing the airplane bounce slightly during landing, and then travel off the right side of the runway.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:20 EST
Nearest AirportMansfield Municipal (0nm)
Runway14
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN33532
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 81 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 41 C
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time14:52
Weather SourceWFAC