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March 2, 2022 · Piper PA28 150 · N5627W
Manassas, VA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 2, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Manassas, VA
Aircraft
Piper PA28 150 (1962)
Tail Number
N5627W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA143
The flight instructor reported that, during the takeoff portion of a touch-an-go landing, the student applied an “extreme amount” of left rudder and the airplane began to veer left and impacted a light with the wingtip, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. The instructor stated that he was not guarding the rudder pedals and attempted to assume control of the airplane, but the event happened very quickly and there was not enough time to correct and center the airplane over the runway. The instructor stated that during debriefing later, the student indicated that he lost control of the rudder. Post-accident inspection of the rudder flight control system by the Federal Aviation Administration revealed no evidence of preimpact failure or malfunction.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s improper left rudder input after power application during the touch-and-go landing which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with airport lighting equipment. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student.
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The flight instructor reported that, during the takeoff portion of a touch-an-go landing, the student applied an “extreme amount” of left rudder and the airplane began to veer left and impacted a light with the wingtip, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. The instructor stated that he was not guarding the rudder pedals and attempted to assume control of the airplane, but the event happened very quickly and there was not enough time to correct and center the airplane over the runway. The instructor stated that during debriefing later, the student indicated that he lost control of the rudder. Post-accident inspection of the rudder flight control system by the Federal Aviation Administration revealed no evidence of preimpact failure or malfunction.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:05 EST
Nearest AirportManassas Regional Airport (0.3nm NNW)
Runway16L
Runway Length6200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28 150
Tail NumberN5627W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 28 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingBroken clouds 11000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 32 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC