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March 12, 2016 · Piper PA 28 180 · N9309J
Pearland, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 12, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Pearland, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA 28 180 (1966)
Tail Number
N9309J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA147
The pilot reported that during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions with aileron corrections applied, the airplane began to weather vane to the left. He further reported that as the airplane slowed down the landing gear tires "suddenly regained traction". Subsequently, the airplane veered to the right, departed the runway, and the right main landing gear impacted an airport sign and collapsed. The right wing sustained substantial damage. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with an airport sign.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions with aileron corrections applied, the airplane began to weather vane to the left. He further reported that as the airplane slowed down the landing gear tires "suddenly regained traction". Subsequently, the airplane veered to the right, departed the runway, and the right main landing gear impacted an airport sign and collapsed. The right wing sustained substantial damage. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CST
Nearest AirportPearland Rgnl (0nm SSW)
Runway14
Runway Length4313 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 28 180
Tail NumberN9309J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A3A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class · None
Crew 2None
Crew 3None
Crew 4None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 10 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC