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May 18, 2006 · Piper PA28-140 · N9902W

Murfreesboro, TN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 18, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Murfreesboro, TN
Aircraft
Piper PA28-140
Tail Number
N9902W
Operator
Maxair
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL06CA081

The student pilot stated that he departed Smyrna, Tennessee, and flew direct to Murphreesboro, Tennessee. Upon arrival he listened to the Airport Terminal Information System information and observed the wind sock which indicated a right crosswind. The student pilot overflew the airport at midfield, descended, entered left traffic for runway 18, completed the before landing checklist, lowered flaps to one notch, and turned on the base leg. The student pilot turned the airplane on final approach, reduced airspeed, lowered flaps to the second notch, and entered right aileron for the crosswind correction. The power was reduced 30 feet from his intended touchdown point. The airplane touched down on the runway, and the cross wind correction was removed on landing roll out. The airplane veered to the right, the student pilot applied left rudder, and lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane turned 90-degrees, slid sideways off the side of the runway, and collided with a ditch coming to a complete stop. The student pilot stated that he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane before the accident, and he just lost directional control of the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.

Full Narrative

On May 18, 2006, at 1040 central daylight time, a Piper PA28-140, N9902W, registered to and operated by Maxair Inc., as a 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight, collided with a ditch on landing roll out at Murfreesboro Municipal Airport, Murphreesboro, Tennessee. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane received substantial damage. The student pilot reported no injuries. The flight originated from Smyrna Airport, Smyrna, Tennessee, on May 18, 2006, at 1025. The student pilot stated he departed Smyrna and flew direct to Murphreesboro. Upon arrival he listened to the Airport Terminal Information System information and observed the wind sock which indicated a right crosswind. The student pilot over flew the airport at midfield, descended, entered left traffic for runway 18, completed the before landing checklist, lowered flaps to one notch, and turned on the base leg. The student pilot turned the airplane on final approach, reduced airspeed, lowered flaps to the second notch, and entered right aileron for the crosswind correction. The power was reduced 30 feet from his intended touch down point. The airplane touched down on the runway, and the cross wind correction was removed on landing roll out. The airplane veered to the right, the student pilot applied left rudder, and lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane turned 90-degrees, slide sideways off the side of the runway, and collided with a ditch coming to a complete stop. The student pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane before the accident, and he just lost directional control of the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:40 CDT
Nearest AirportMurphreesboro Municipal (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length3898 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA28-140
Tail NumberN9902W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMaxair
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

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

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time15:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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