Friday, December 27, 2019

Loss of Control on Ground: Piper PA-28-181, N924PA; accident occurred December 23, 2019 at Chandler Municipal Airport (KCHD), Maricopa County, Arizona



Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board 

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Scottsdale, Arizona

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:


Location: Chandler, Arizona 
Accident Number: WPR20CA052
Date & Time: December 23, 2019, 09:30 Local
Registration: N924PA
Aircraft: Piper PA28
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

Analysis

The solo student pilot reported that, following a normal landing and while the airplane was decelerating, he attempted to exit the runway as instructed by the air traffic tower controller. During the turn, the student lost directional control of the airplane, and it exited the runway and struck a taxiway sign, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. The student reported that the speed was suitable for the turn but that he had issues controlling the airplane with the rudder pedals and brakes, which resulted in the runway excursion. The operator reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a taxiway sign.

Findings

Aircraft Directional control - Not attained/maintained
Personnel issues Aircraft control - Student/instructed pilot
Environmental issues Sign/marker - Effect on operation

Factual Information

History of Flight

Taxi-from runway Loss of control on ground (Defining event)
Taxi-from runway Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)

Student pilot Information

Certificate: Student 
Age: 24,Male
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None 
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 With waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: August 12, 2019
Occupational Pilot: UNK
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: December 10, 2019
Flight Time: (Estimated) 46 hours (Total, all aircraft), 46 hours (Total, this make and model)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N924PA
Model/Series: PA28 181 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1999 
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 2843286
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: December 18, 2019 Continuous airworthiness
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2550 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 23303 Hrs as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: C91A installed, not activated 
Engine Model/Series: O&VO-360 SER
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 180 Horsepower
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Pilot school (141)
Operator Does Business As: AeroGuard Flight Training Center
Operator Designator Code: MSQT

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC) 
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KCHD,1243 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 09:47 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 264°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Visibility 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: Overcast / 18000 ft AGL
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 4 knots / 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: /
Wind Direction: 30°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:  /
Altimeter Setting: 29.96 inches Hg 
Temperature/Dew Point: 12°C / 2°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Chandler, AZ (CHD )
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Chandler, AZ (CHD)
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 09:22 Local 
Type of Airspace: Class D
Airport Information
Airport: Chandler Municipal Airport CHD Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 1243 ft msl Runway Surface
Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 04L IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 4401 ft / 75 ft 
VFR Approach/Landing: Stop and go;Traffic pattern

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger
Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A Aircraft
Explosion:
None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 33.269165,-111.811111(est)

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