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July 10, 2010 · Piper PA32RT 300T · N36402
Sedona, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 10, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Sedona, AZ
Aircraft
Piper PA32RT 300T
Tail Number
N36402
Operator
Rad Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA342
The pilot reported that he had flown the approach at a shallow angle causing him to lose sight of the runway lighting system during the landing flare. During the flare the airplane drifted to the left resulting in the left main landing gear touching down in the dirt next to the runway. Subsequently the airplane veered to the left, and struck a runway sign. The pilot reported that he was unaware that he had struck the sign and was able to correct back to the center of the runway. The remainder of landing roll and taxi were uneventful. The damage to the underside of the left wing and the sign was not found until the following day. The pilot reported that there were no known mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain runway alignment during approach and subsequent loss of directional control during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he had flown the approach at a shallow angle causing him to lose sight of the runway lighting system during the landing flare. During the flare the airplane drifted to the left resulting in the left main landing gear touching down in the dirt next to the runway. Subsequently the airplane veered to the left, and struck a runway sign. The pilot reported that he was unaware that he had struck the sign and was able to correct back to the center of the runway. The remainder of landing roll and taxi were uneventful. The damage to the underside of the left wing and the sign was not found until the following day. The pilot reported that there were no known mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:00 MST
Nearest AirportSEDONA (0nm)
Runway03
Runway Length5132 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA32RT 300T
Tail NumberN36402
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRad Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind300° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point11 C
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time05:10
Weather SourceWFAC