PIPER PA-32R-301T
Augusta, GA — April 5, 2010
Event Information
| Date | April 5, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA10CA230 |
| Event ID | 20100415X83057 |
| Location | Augusta, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.46639, -82.03917 |
| Airport | Daniel Field |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32R-301T |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate braking after touchdown, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was performing a landing on runway 29. After touchdown, the pilot did not apply maximum braking and attempted "to let the plane slow down on by itself." As the airplane approached the end of the runway, the pilot realized that the airplane would not stop in time and aggressively applied the brakes, sending the airplane into a skid off the end of the runway. The right wing and propeller hit a fence, incurring substantial damage to both. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions with the airplane 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.