PIPER PA28
Manassas, VA — March 2, 2022
Event Information
| Date | March 2, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA143 |
| Event ID | 20220304104723 |
| Location | Manassas, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.72546, -77.51693 |
| Airport | Manassas Regional 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 | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s improper left rudder input after power application during the touch-and-go landing which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with airport lighting equipment. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student.
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.