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October 3, 2007 · Piper PA28-161 · N437ND
Grand Forks, ND
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 3, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Grand Forks, ND
Aircraft
Piper PA28-161
Tail Number
N437ND
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA002
The student pilot, on his first solo flight, reported that the tower controller requested the pilot turn on exit A2. The pilot reported that while he tried to comply with tower's request, the airplane was still at 20-30 knots airspeed when he attempted the turn. The aircraft went off the runway into the grass and impacted the runway hold short sign with the left wing. There were no injuries. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunction.
NTSB Probable Cause
The lack of experience and the excessive taxi speed by the pilot. A contributing factors was the airport sign.
Full Narrative
The aircraft was substantially damaged after landing while exiting the runway. The student pilot, on his first solo flight, reported that the tower controller requested the pilot turn on exit A2. The pilot reported that while he tried to comply with tower's request, the airplane was still at 20-30 knots airspeed when he attempted the turn. The aircraft went off the runway into the grass and impacted the runway hold short sign with the left wing. There were no injuries. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunction.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:06 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28-161
Tail NumberN437ND
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTextron Lycoming · O-320-D3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 19 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 12 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 34 C
Altimeter29.65 inHg
Observation Time11:53
Weather SourceWFAC