PIPER PA-38-112
Kamiah, ID — August 11, 2009
Event Information
| Date | August 11, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA392 |
| Event ID | 20090812X41618 |
| Location | Kamiah, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.21972, -116.01361 |
| Airport | Kamiah Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-38-112 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while on final for landing, the left wing dropped. As he attempted to correct it, the left main landing gear contacted the runway. The airplane bounced and skipped to the left side of the runway, then veered off the pavement. During the excursion the airplane struck a parked airplane and then hit a small building. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the accident.
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.