Piper PA28
Saipan, July 10, 2019
Event Information
| Date | July 10, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 15.12389, 145.73138 |
| Airport | Saipan International Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA404 |
| Event ID | 20190711X52011 |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA28 |
| Registration # | N6733F |
| Operator | Star Marianas Air, Inc. |
| Owner | Marianas Air Transfer Inc |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while exiting the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with taxiway lighting and runway signage.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll, he applied, "aerodynamic braking to slow the aircraft." The airplane departed the runway when he attempted to exit the runway at Bravo taxiway. The left main landing gear wheel fairing struck a taxiway light, and the leading edge of the right wing struck runway signage.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot 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.