PIPER PA32RT
Sedona, AZ — July 10, 2010
Event Information
| Date | July 10, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR10CA342 |
| Event ID | 20100712X15100 |
| Location | Sedona, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.84222, -111.78639 |
| Airport | Sedona |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA32RT |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NDRK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain runway alignment during approach and subsequent loss of directional control during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he had flown the approach at a shallow angle causing him to lose sight of the runway lighting system during the landing flare. During the flare the airplane drifted to the left resulting in the left main landing gear touching down in the dirt next to the runway. Subsequently the airplane veered to the left, and struck a runway sign. The pilot reported that he was unaware that he had struck the sign and was able to correct back to the center of the runway. The remainder of landing roll and taxi were uneventful. The damage to the underside of the left wing and the sign was not found until the following day. The pilot reported that there were no known 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.