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August 21, 2009 · Piper PA28 181 · N424PA
Glendale, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 21, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Glendale, AZ
Aircraft
Piper PA28 181
Tail Number
N424PA
Operator
Trans Pac Aviation Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA410
The student pilot was on his first solo flight. He reported that the airplane touched down on the runway centerline, but then quickly veered to the right. He tried to correct with left brake, however the airplane continued off the runway and collided with a taxiway sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, fuselage, and stabilator. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane at the time.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The student pilot was on his first solo flight. He reported that the airplane touched down on centerline, but then quickly veered to the right. He tried to correct with left brake; however, the airplane continued off the runway, and collided with a taxiway sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, fuselage, and stabilator. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane at the time.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 MST
Nearest AirportGLENDALE (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length7150 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28 181
Tail NumberN424PA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTrans Pac Aviation Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 23 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 4 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time15:48
Weather SourceWFAC