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April 30, 2011 · Piper PA-28-181 · N984D
Millbrook, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 30, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Millbrook, NY
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181
Tail Number
N984D
Operator
William G Faulkner
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA271
The private pilot, who was not a flight instructor, allowed the student pilot to fly the airplane from the left front seat after the student pilot purchased the airplane. The student pilot and the private pilot departed and then landed at an intermediate airport. They returned to the airplane, conducted a thorough preflight inspection and departed to their destination airport. While landing at the destination airport, the student pilot applied uneven brakes and the airplane veered to the left, striking the runway lights. The private pilot also applied brakes and informed the student pilot to reduce the power. The student pilot then added full power and the airplane departed the left side of the runway before colliding with a tree. The airplane sustained structural damage to the left wing. The private pilot stated that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and the pilot’s inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The private pilot, who was not a flight instructor, allowed the student pilot to fly the airplane from the left front seat, after the student pilot purchased the airplane. The student pilot and the private pilot departed and landed at an intermediate airport. They returned to the airplane, conducted a thorough preflight inspection and departed to their destination airport. While landing at the destination airport, the student pilot applied uneven brakes and the airplane veered to the left, striking the runway lights. The private pilot also applied brakes and informed the student pilot to "power back." The student pilot then added full power, the airplane departed the left side of the runway, and collided with a tree. The airplane sustained structural damage to the left wing. The private pilot stated there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:20 EDT
Nearest AirportSky Acres Airport (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length3830 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-181
Tail NumberN984D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilliam G Faulkner
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O&VO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 43 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 37 C
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC