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July 18, 2005 · Piper PA-34-200 · N143PF

Atlanta, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 18, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Atlanta, GA
Aircraft
Piper PA-34-200
Tail Number
N143PF
Operator
Falcom Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL05CA133

The certified flight instructor (CFI) stated the private pilot had just completed a simulated single engine approach and the airplane touched down on runway 31. The CFI informed the pilot to apply brakes so he could turn off at the mid field taxiway. The pilot applied brakes and the airplane veered to the left. The CFI verbally instructed the pilot to get off the brakes and completed a positive transfer of the flight controls while applying right rudder. The airplane continued to veer to the left. The CFI applied full right rudder, and assumed the airplane kept going to the left because the left main landing gear tire was flat. The airplane went off the left side of the runway and the left main landing gear collided with uneven terrain and collapsed. Examination of the runway revealed skid marks were present 1,400 feet from the approach end of the runway and extended 345 yards to where the right main landing gear left a gouge in the sod area west of the runway. Examination of the left main landing gear tire revealed the tire was flat with a flat spot and hole present in the tire. A functional check of the brake system revealed no anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper use of normal braking and the failure to maintain directional control during landing. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight which resulted in a collision with the ground.

Full Narrative

On July 18, 2005, at 1300 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-34-200, N143PF, registered to KD Aviation Enterprise Inc., operated by Falcon Aviation as a 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight, went off the left side of the runway at Peachtree City/Falcon Field on Landing roll out. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument flight rules flight plan was filed. The airplane received substantial damage. The commercial pilot rated flight instructor (CFI) and private pilot receiving instruction reported no injuries. The flight originated from Athens, Georgia, on July 18, 2005 at 1205. The CFI stated the private pilot was flying the airplane from the left seat and had just completed a simulated single engine approach. The airplane touched down on runway 31 and the CFI informed the pilot to apply brakes so he could turn off at the mid filed taxi way. The pilot applied brakes and the airplane veered to the left. The CFI verbally instructed the pilot to get off the brakes and completed a positive transfer of the flight controls while applying right rudder. The airplane continued to veer to the left. The CFI applied full right rudder, and assumed the airplane kept going to the left because the left main landing gear tire was flat. The airplane went off the left side of the runway and the left main landing gear collided with uneven terrain and collapsed. Examination of the runway revealed skid marks were present 1,400 feet from the approach end of the runway and extended 345 yards to where the right main landing gear left a gouge in the sod area west of the runway. Examination of the left main landing gear tire revealed the tire was flat with a flat spot and hole present in the tire. A functional check of the brake system revealed no anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest AirportPeachtree City-Falcon Field (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length5219 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-34-200
Tail NumberN143PF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFalcom Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 21 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time17:51
Weather SourceWFAC

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