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December 20, 2007 · Piper PA28-180 · N4814L
Blue Bell, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 20, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Blue Bell, PA
Aircraft
Piper PA28-180
Tail Number
N4814L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08CA066
The solo student pilot of the Piper PA28 stated that he applied left rudder to compensate for a "slight" left crosswind while on approach to land on Runway 06. At touchdown, having "never let off left rudder," the airplane departed the left side of the runway and struck a culvert and two signs. A post flight inspection revealed damage to the propeller, nose landing gear, and firewall. The student pilot reported 78 total hours of flight experience, 31 hours in make and model, and reported no deficiencies with the performance and handling of the airplane. At the time of the accident, the winds reported at the airport were from 280 degrees at 3 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot of the Piper PA28-180, stated that he applied left rudder to compensate for a "slight" left crosswind while on approach to land on Runway 06. At touchdown, having "never let off left rudder," the airplane departed the left side of the runway and struck a culvert and two signs. A post flight inspection revealed damage to the propeller, nose landing gear, and firewall. The student pilot reported 78 total hours of flight experience, 31 hours in make and model, and reported no deficiencies with the performance and handling of the airplane. At the time of the accident, the winds reported at the airport were from 280 degrees at 3 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:20 EST
Nearest AirportWings Field (0nm)
Runway6
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28-180
Tail NumberN4814L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 3 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 28 C
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time13:20
Weather SourceWFAC