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June 23, 2018 · Piper PA 30 NO Series · N7072Y

Goodyear, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 23, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Goodyear, AZ
Aircraft
Piper PA 30 NO Series (1963)
Tail Number
N7072Y
Operator
Buckeye Flight Experience
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA381

The flight instructor reported that, while landing at night, the pilot receiving instruction allowed the twin-engine airplane to drift left of the centerline at touchdown. The pilot then overcorrected with right rudder, the airplane veered to the right, and the pilot then locked the brakes. The airplane continued to veer right and exited the runway. The flight instructor added that he did not ask for the flight controls but that he did ask the pilot to release the brakes; however, the pilot did not do so. After exiting the runway, the flight instructor had only right rudder and nosewheel steering and "fishtailed" the airplane further to the right before the left main landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system on the airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 230° at 9 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 21.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The flight instructor reported that, while landing at night, the pilot receiving instruction allowed the twin engine airplane to drift left of the centerline at touchdown. The pilot then overcorrected with right rudder, the airplane veered to the right, and the pilot then locked the brakes. The airplane continued to veer right and exited the runway. The flight instructor further added that he did not request the flight controls but asked the pilot to release the brakes to no avail. After exiting the runway, the flight instructor had only right rudder and nosewheel steering and "fishtailed" the airplane further to the right before the left main landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system on the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 230° at 9 knots. The pilot landed on runway 21.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:14 MST
Nearest AirportPhoenix Goodyear (0nm NE)
Runway21
Runway Length8500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA 30 NO Series
Tail NumberN7072Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBuckeye Flight Experience
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320-B · Reciprocating · 160 | Lycoming · IO-320-B · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 39 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind230° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter29.63 inHg
Observation Time03:47
Weather SourceWFAC

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