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January 26, 2019 · Piper PA28 140 · N6166W
Williamsburg, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 26, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Williamsburg, VA
Aircraft
Piper PA28 140 (1964)
Tail Number
N6166W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA131
The pilot reported that, during an approach into the sun, he believed that the approach angle was too high, and he decided to abort the landing. He increased the throttle rapidly, the engine sputtered, and he continued the landing. Once on the airplane was on the runway, he quickly applied the brakes. The right brake locked up, and the airplane exited the right side of the runway and then impacted a drainage culvert. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a drainage culvert.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during an approach into the sun, he believed that his approach angle was too high, and he decided to abort the landing. He increased the throttle rapidly and the engine sputtered, so he decided to continue the landing. Once on the runway he quickly applied the brakes. The right brake locked up, the airplane exited the right side of the runway, and collided with a drainage culvert. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:25 EST
Nearest AirportWilliamsburg-Jamestown (0nm SW)
Runway13
Runway Length3204 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28 140
Tail NumberN6166W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 25 C
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time22:35
Weather SourceWFAC