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September 18, 2007 · Piper PA-28-180 · N9285J
Bridgeport, CT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 18, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bridgeport, CT
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180
Tail Number
N9285J
Operator
Three Wing Flying Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC07CA240
The student pilot performed several "touch-and-go" landings before returning to his home airport in the Piper PA-28-180. The pilot then completed a normal traffic pattern, approach, and touchdown with a light crosswind. During the rollout, the crosswind increased from the right, and the airplane began to drift left. The pilot then "over-reacted by applying too much right rudder input." The airplane veered to the right, departed the runway and impacted a sign, resulting in substantial damage. No mechanical abnormalities associated with the airplane were reported.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. Contributing was the crosswind weather condition.
Full Narrative
The student pilot performed several "touch-and-go" landings before returning to his home airport in the Piper PA-28-180. The pilot then completed a normal traffic pattern, approach, and touchdown with a light crosswind on runway 11. During the rollout, the crosswind increased from the right, and the airplane began to drift left. The pilot then "over-reacted by applying too much right rudder input." The airplane veered to the right, departed the runway and impacted a sign, resulting in substantial damage. No mechanical abnormalities associated with the airplane were reported. About 20 minutes before the accident the winds were reported from 150 degrees at 9 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 EDT
Nearest AirportIgor I Sikorsky Mem Airport (0nm)
Runway11
Runway Length4761 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN9285J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThree Wing Flying Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 46
Altimeter30.37 inHg
Observation Time19:52
Weather SourceWFAC