PIPER PA28 - 160
Tucson, AZ — October 19, 2013
Event Information
| Date | October 19, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA021 |
| Event ID | 20131020X13821 |
| Location | Tucson, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.05968, -111.42045 |
| Airport | Ryan Field |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA28 - 160 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collison with a runway sign.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll she had a difficult time slowing the airplane down and thought there might be a problem with the brakes. After overcorrecting with right rudder the airplane veered off of the right side of the runway, where it impacted a runway sign and a taxiway light before coming to rest upright. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing's leading edge spar. A postaccident examination of the brake system revealed no evidence of a mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.