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August 25, 2018 · Piper PA28 181 · N7635F
Point Lookout, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 25, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Point Lookout, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA28 181 (1976)
Tail Number
N7635F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA516
The student pilot reported that, during the landing roll, he inadvertently applied the left toe brake while attempting to apply left rudder. The airplane veered left, and he attempted to regain directional control, but the airplane exited the left side of the runway and collided with runway lighting before coming to a stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The student reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's inadvertent left brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with runway lights.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that during the landing roll, he inadvertently applied the left toe brake while attempting to apply left rudder. The airplane veered to the left and he attempted to regain directional control, but the airplane exited the left side of the runway and collided with runway lighting before coming to a stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The student pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 CDT
Nearest AirportM Graham Clark Downtown (0nm SSE)
Runway30
Runway Length3738 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28 181
Tail NumberN7635F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time14:48
Weather SourceWFAC