PIPER PA 32-300
Columbia, SC — June 18, 2018
Event Information
| Date | June 18, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA368 |
| Event ID | 20180618X91921 |
| Location | Columbia, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.93889, -81.11945 |
| Airport | COLUMBIA METROPOLITAN |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 32-300 |
| 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 during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he landed to the right of the runway centerline. Then, the airplane veered off the runway to the left, the nose wheel separated and had a propeller strike.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower firewall mating the lower engine mount, as confirmed by the manufacturer.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
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.