Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. Contributing was the crosswind weather condition.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The student pilot performed several "touch-and-go" landings before returning to his home airport in the Piper PA-28-180. The pilot then completed a normal traffic pattern, approach, and touchdown with a light crosswind on runway 11. During the rollout, the crosswind increased from the right, and the airplane began to drift left. The pilot then "over-reacted by applying too much right rudder input." The airplane veered to the right, departed the runway and impacted a sign, resulting in substantial damage. No mechanical abnormalities associated with the airplane were reported. About 20 minutes before the accident the winds were reported from 150 degrees at 9 knots.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC07CA240