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April 11, 2006 · Piper PA-28-161 · N4359D
Norwood, MA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 11, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Norwood, MA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N4359D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06CA093
The student pilot was conducting a local flight in the traffic pattern. During the landing rollout, the airplane departed the left side of the runway striking an airport sign, a runway light, and a taxiway light. The student pilot reported no anomalies with the airplane, and the winds about the time of the accident were 100 degrees from the left at 6 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
Full Narrative
According to the student pilot, he was conducting a local flight in the traffic pattern. During the landing rollout, the airplane departed the left side of the runway striking an airport sign, a runway light, and a taxiway light. The student pilot reported no anomalies with the airplane, and the winds about the time of the accident were 100 degrees from the left at 6 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest AirportNorwood Memorial Airport (0nm)
Runway35
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN4359D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0