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June 18, 2018 · Piper PA 32-300 · N41AL
Columbia, SC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 18, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Columbia, SC
Aircraft
Piper PA 32-300 (1972)
Tail Number
N41AL
Operator
Spain S Planes
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA368
The pilot reported that he landed the airplane right of the runway centerline. The airplane then veered off the runway to the left, the propeller struck the ground, and the nosewheel separated. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower firewall mating the lower engine mount. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he landed to the right of the runway centerline. Then, the airplane veered off the runway to the left, the nose wheel separated and had a propeller strike. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower firewall mating the lower engine mount, as confirmed by the manufacturer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:20 EDT
Nearest AirportColumbia Metropolitan (0nm NE)
Runway29
Runway Length8601 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 32-300
Tail NumberN41AL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSpain S Planes
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1A5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:56
Weather SourceWFAC