Piper PA28
Chandler, AZ — December 23, 2019
Event Information
| Date | December 23, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR20CA052 |
| Event ID | 20191223X92250 |
| Location | Chandler, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.26917, -111.81111 |
| Airport | Chandler Municipal Airport |
| 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 loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a taxiway sign.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that following a normal landing, while the airplane was decelerating, he attempted to exit the runway as instructed by the tower controller. During the turn, the student pilot lost directional control of the airplane and struck a taxiway sign, causing substantial damage to the right wing. The student pilot reported that the airplane's speed was suitable for the turn, but he had issues controlling the airplane with the rudder pedals and brakes, which resulted in a runway excursion.
The operator 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.