Piper PA28
Williamsburg, VA — January 26, 2019
Event Information
| Date | January 26, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA131 |
| Event ID | 20190206X45444 |
| Location | Williamsburg, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.23917, -76.71611 |
| Airport | Williamsburg-Jamestown |
| 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 pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a drainage culvert.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during an approach into the sun, he believed that his approach angle was too high, and he decided to abort the landing. He increased the throttle rapidly and the engine sputtered, so he decided to continue the landing. Once on the runway he quickly applied the brakes. The right brake locked up, the airplane exited the right side of the runway, and collided with a drainage culvert.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
The 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.