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February 10, 2005 · Piper PA-28-161 · N973EL

Roosevelt, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 10, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Roosevelt, AZ
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N973EL
Operator
International Airline Training Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX05CA093

The airplane veered off the runway and collided with obstacles during landing rollout. The pilot chose to make an unscheduled landing due to worsening weather along his planned route of flight. The airplane's approach speed was 10 knots faster than normal. Upon landing, the runway was muddy and the pilot lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane continued off the runway and struck large rocks and cacti, substantially damaging the wings and main lading gear. The pilot stated that the airplane had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.

Full Narrative

On February 10, 2005, about 1400 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-28-161, N973EL, veered off the runway and collided with obstacles during landing rollout at Roosevelt, Arizona. International Airline Training Academy was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured; the airplane sustained substantial damage. The cross-country instructional flight departed Winslow, Arizona, at 1228, with a planned destination of Tucson, Arizona. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a visual flight rules (VFR) flight plan had been filed. The primary wreckage was at 33 degrees 38.36 minutes north latitude and 111 degrees 03.40 minutes west longitude. During a telephone conversation with a National Transportation Safety Board investigator, the operator stated that the pilot, while on a cross-country flight, diverted to Grapevine Airport in Roosevelt. The diversion was the effect of encountering unforeseen weather along the route. The pilot submitted a Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2). He reported that the approach speed was 10 knots faster than normal. He said that he lost control about 1,000 feet before the end of the runway and veered left off the runway. After departing the runway, the airplane struck two large boulders and cacti, which caused damage to the wings and main landing gear. The pilot noted that the runway condition was soft and muddy at the time of landing. He stated that the airplane had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 MST
Nearest AirportGrapevine Airport (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN973EL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorInternational Airline Training Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · D-320-D3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 22 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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