Thursday, March 03, 2022

Loss of Control on Ground: Piper PA-28-150 Cherokee, N5627W; accident occurred March 02, 2022 at Manassas Regional Airport (KHEF), Prince William County, Virginia









Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. 

Additional Participating Entity: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Washington, District of Columbia

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

N567W LLC

Commonwealth Aviation 


Location: Manassas, Virginia
Accident Number: ERA22LA143
Date and Time: March 2, 2022, 18:05 Local 
Registration: N5627W
Aircraft: Piper PA28 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground 
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

Analysis

The flight instructor reported that, during the takeoff portion of a touch-an-go landing, the student applied an “extreme amount” of left rudder and the airplane began to veer left and impacted a light with the wingtip, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. The instructor stated that he was not guarding the rudder pedals and attempted to assume control of the airplane, but the event happened very quickly and there was not enough time to correct and center the airplane over the runway. The instructor stated that during debriefing later, the student indicated that he lost control of the rudder.

Post-accident inspection of the rudder flight control system by the Federal Aviation Administration revealed no evidence of preimpact failure or malfunction.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The student pilot’s improper left rudder input after power application during the touch-and-go landing which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with airport lighting equipment. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student.

Findings

Personnel issues Incorrect action selection - Student/instructed pilot
Aircraft Rudder control system - Incorrect use/operation
Personnel issues Delayed action - Instructor/check pilot
Personnel issues Monitoring other person - Instructor/check pilot

Factual Information

History of Flight

Takeoff Loss of control on ground (Defining event)
Takeoff Miscellaneous/other

Pilot Information

Certificate: Commercial; Flight instructor 
Age: 28, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None 
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane 
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane single-engine; Instrument airplane
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 2 Without waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: October 11, 2018
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: November 8, 2021
Flight Time: 587 hours (Total, all aircraft), 210 hours (Total, this make and model), 554 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 50 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 21 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 5 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Student pilot Information

Certificate: None 
Age: 28, Male
Airplane Rating(s): None 
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None 
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): None 
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): None 
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 1 With waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: October 26, 2020
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: 42 hours (Total, all aircraft), 2 hours (Total, this make and model)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N5627W
Model/Series: PA28 150
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1962
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal 
Serial Number: 28-772
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: November 1, 2021 Annual 
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2150 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 22 Hrs 
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 4294 Hrs as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: C91 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-320-E2A
Registered Owner:
Rated Power: 150 Horsepower
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC) 
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: HWY,336 ft msl 
Distance from Accident Site: 12 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 17:55 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 229°
Lowest Cloud Condition: 
Visibility:
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 11000 ft AGL
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: / 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: Unknown / None
Wind Direction:
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: Unknown / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 29.95 inches Hg 
Temperature/Dew Point: 16°C / 0°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Manassas, VA
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Manassas, VA 
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time:
Type of Airspace:

Airport Information

Airport: Manassas Regional Airport HEF
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 192 ft msl 
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 16L
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 6200 ft / 100 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Touch and go; Traffic pattern

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 2 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None 
Latitude, Longitude: 38.725458,-77.516932(est)


Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Accident Number: ERA22LA143
Date and Time: March 2, 2022, 18:05 Local
Registration: N5627W
Aircraft: Piper PA-28-150
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N5627W
Model/Series: PA-28-150 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built:
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: 
Condition of Light:
Observation Facility, Elevation: 
Observation Time:
Distance from Accident Site:
Temperature/Dew Point:
Lowest Cloud Condition: 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: / ,
Lowest Ceiling: 
Visibility:
Altimeter Setting: 
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point: 
Destination:

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 2 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 38.721023,-77.515101 (est)

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