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January 6, 2019 · Piper PA28 161 · N282BG
Bowling Green, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 6, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bowling Green, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA28 161 (2016)
Tail Number
N282BG
Operator
Bowling Green Flight Center
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA104
The solo student pilot reported that, while on short final, the airplane was high, so she reduced the power to idle to descend. As she pulled back on the control yoke for the landing flare, the main landing wheels touched down first, and the airplane suddenly veered left. She corrected with right rudder control and then applied the toe brakes, but the airplane continued to veer left, exited the runway onto grass, and impacted a ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing aft spar. The student reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control upon touchdown, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that, while on short final, the airplane was high, so she reduced the power to idle to lose altitude. As she pulled back on the control yoke for the landing flare, the main landing wheels touched down first and the airplane suddenly veered to the left. She corrected with right rudder control, followed by applying the toe brakes, but the airplane continued to the left, exited the runway onto the grass and impacted a ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing aft spar. The student pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:20 EST
Nearest AirportWood County (0nm NW)
Runway10
Runway Length4199 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28 161
Tail NumberN282BG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBowling Green Flight Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 19 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 25 C
Altimeter30.27 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourcePILO