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April 28, 2005 · Piper PA32-301 · N146SW

Brooksville, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 28, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Brooksville, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA32-301
Tail Number
N146SW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA05CA099

The pilot-in-command stated that she was practicing instrument approaches to runway 09 with a safety pilot. When the airplane approached an indicated altitude of about 700 feet, she removed the view-limiting device to transition from an instrument to a visual approach for the touch-and-go. Upon landing the pilot-in-command pushed the propeller lever forward and applied full engine power. The airplane veered off the left side of the runway onto grass terrain incurring substantial damage. An A&P mechanic inspected the airplane after the accident and found no discrepancies with the airplane's steering systems, the flight controls operated normally, and the brake system functioned properly.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot-in-command failure to maintain directional control during takeoff after landing, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway.

Full Narrative

On April 28, 2005 about 1430 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-32-301, N146SW, registered to Fairway Systems LLC and operated by a private individual as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, lost directional control of the aircraft while on a touch-and-go landing at Hernando County Airport, Brooksville, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The private-rated pilot and passenger received no injuries, and the aircraft incurred substantial damage. The flight originated from the same airport, earlier that day, about 1330. The pilot-in-command stated, she was practicing instrument approaches to runway 09 with a safety pilot. When the airplane approached an indicated altitude of about 700 feet, she removed the view-limiting device to transition from an instrument to a visual approach. Upon landing the pilot-in-command pushed the propeller lever forward and applied full engine power. The airplane veered off the left side of the runway onto grass terrain. The nose landing gear collapsed and the propeller struck the ground before coming to a full stop. A licensed FAA airframe and powerplant mechanic inspected the airplane after the accident and stated the steering actuation system was properly connected, the flight controls operated normally, and the brake system functioned properly. There were no discrepancies found with the systems.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportHernando County Airport (0nm)
Runway09
Runway Length7001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA32-301
Tail NumberN146SW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO540-K1G5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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