PIPER PA28
Vero Beach, FL, March 15, 2011
Event Information
| Date | March 15, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Vero Beach, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.65333, -80.40111 |
| Airport | Vero Beach Municipal |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA11CA192 |
| Event ID | 20110319X92612 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA28 |
| Registration # | N9212E |
| Operator | FlightSafety International |
| Owner | FlightSafety International |
| 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 failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
Full Narrative
The student pilot stated that he was conducting his second solo flight. After performing maneuvers in the practice area, he returned to the airport to conduct takeoffs and landings. The student pilot stated that, after the second landing, he was "in a hurry" to exit the runway and attempted to depress the brakes "all the way." The airplane "turned to the right," travelled into a grassy area on the right side of the runway, and impacted a taxiway sign, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. Postaccident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies.
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.