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March 24, 2007 · Piper PA-28A-180C · N4988L

Atlanta, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 24, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Atlanta, GA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28A-180C
Tail Number
N4988L
Operator
Dennis J Walter
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL07CA062

According to the pilot, the short cross-country flight t was uneventful. Upon landing at the destination airport, the airplane began to drift to the left during roll out. He added right rudder pressure to control the drift, however as the airspeed reduced, the weight shifted from the wings to the landing gear, and directional control became difficult. The airplane drifted off the runway and the left wing struck an airport sign. The pilot exited the airplane and noticed that the left main tire was flat. Examination of the left wing and left main tire by an FAA inspector revealed that the left wing had rib and spar damage. Further examination of the left main tire revealed it was flat, and unable to retain air when filled.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a flat main tire.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot he was on a short cross-country flight to the Fulton County Airport, Atlanta, Georgia. The flight was uneventful, and he conducted a visual approach to runway 26. The touchdown was normal, however the airplane began to drift to the left during landing roll out. He added right rudder pressure to control the drift, however as the airspeed reduced, the weight shifted from the wings to the landing gear, and directional control became difficult. The airplane drifted off the runway and the left wing struck an airport sign. The pilot exited the airplane and noticed that the left main tire was flat. Examination of the left wing and left main tire by an FAA inspector revealed that the left wing had rib and spar damage. Further examination of the left main tire revealed it was flat, and unable to retain air when filled.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 EDT
Nearest AirportFulton County Airport-Brown Fi (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length5796 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28A-180C
Tail NumberN4988L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDennis J Walter
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 34 C
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time19:45
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data