Accident Details
Date
Friday, August 21, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR09CA410
Location
Glendale, AZ
Event ID
20090821X62011
Coordinates
33.526943, -112.295280
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SKYWEST LEASING INC
Address
444 S RIVER RD
City
ST GEORGE
State / Zip Code
UT 84790-2085
Country
United States
Analysis
The student pilot was on his first solo flight. He reported that the airplane touched down on centerline, but then quickly veered to the right. He tried to correct with left brake; however, the airplane continued off the runway, and collided with a taxiway sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, fuselage, and stabilator. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane at the time.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA410