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January 8, 2005 · Piper PA-28-151 · N151MM

Tucson, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 8, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tucson, AZ
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-151
Tail Number
N151MM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX05CA066

The airplane struck a taxiway location sign during landing rollout. On the student's fourth and final solo practice landing, the airplane touched down on runway 24L. The pilot maneuvered the airplane off the runway centerline and prepared to exit the runway at taxiway B2. Approaching the taxiway, the pilot applied strong brake pressure, attempting to dissipate forward speed, and began a turn onto the taxiway. The turn shifted the airplane's weight distribution, and the pilot, worried that the airplane would tip over, compensated by stopping the turn. The airplane overran the taxiway and struck the taxiway location sign.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

On January 7, 2005, about 1730 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-28-151, N151MM, struck a taxiway location sign during landing rollout at Ryan Field Airport, Tucson, Arizona. International Aviation Training Academy was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The student pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured; the airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan had not been filed. The local instructional flight originated about 1700. In a written report, the operator stated that the student performed three solo takeoffs and landings. On the student's fourth and final solo practice landing, the airplane touched down on runway 24L. The pilot maneuvered the airplane off the runway centerline and prepared to exit the runway at taxiway B2. Approaching the taxiway, the pilot applied strong brake pressure, attempting to dissipate forward speed, and began a turn onto the taxiway. The turn shifted the airplane's weight distribution, and the pilot, worried that the airplane would tip over, compensated by stopping the turn. The airplane overran the taxiway and struck the taxiway location sign, incurring damage to the right wing and aileron. The operator added that it was the student's first solo flight. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 MST
Nearest AirportRyan Field Airport (0nm)
Runway24L
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-151
Tail NumberN151MM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 23 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data