Piper PA28
Point Lookout, MO — August 25, 2018
Event Information
| Date | August 25, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA516 |
| Event ID | 20180826X65605 |
| Location | Point Lookout, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.62583, -93.22889 |
| Airport | M Graham Clark Downtown |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA28 |
| 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 student pilot's inadvertent left brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with runway lights.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that during the landing roll, he inadvertently applied the left toe brake while attempting to apply left rudder. The airplane veered to the left and he attempted to regain directional control, but the airplane exited the left side of the runway and collided with runway lighting before coming to a stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
The student pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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.