Piper PA28
Hastings, MI — October 18, 2018
Event Information
| Date | October 18, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA028 |
| Event ID | 20181019X00700 |
| Location | Hastings, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.66444, -85.34528 |
| Airport | HASTINGS |
| 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 improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane landing sideways and a subsequent runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that, while observing the solo student pilot's flight from the ground, the approach looked good, but the airplane might have been fast. As the airplane flared, he noticed the right wing "kind of pop up" just before touch down. Subsequently, the airplane landed sideways and exited the left side of the runway.
The instructor added that, the student was unsure of what happened, but reported that he had just lost control.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage.
The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.