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November 28, 2007 · Piper PA-28-161 · N148ND

Orlando, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 28, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Orlando, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N148ND
Operator
Orlando Flight School
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA08CA022

The pilot stated that he was practicing patterns. It was his third one. He was making a short field landing. As soon as he landed on the numbers, put the flaps down, carburetor heat off, tapped the brakes gently along with pulling the yoke back slowly, he felt the nose entering the grassy area. He tried to control it with the rudder but couldn't fix that. Finally he stopped in the middle of the grassy area. He then brought the plane to the taxiway at 15 and switched off the engine. The student pilot stated there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

The pilot stated that he was practicing patterns. It was his third one. He was making a short field landing. As soon as he landed on the numbers, put the flaps down, carburetor heat off, tapped the brakes gently along with pulling the yoke back slowly but suddenly he felt the nose entering the grassy area. He tried to control it with the rudder but couldn't fix that. Finally he stopped in the mid of the grassy area. He then brought the plane to the taxiway at 15 and switched off the engine. The student pilot stated there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EST
Nearest AirportKissimmee Gateway (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN148ND
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOrlando Flight School
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D3G · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 19 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time13:48
Weather SourceWFAC

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