N541VB

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-32R-301TS/N: 3257334

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 5, 2010
NTSB Number
ERA10CA230
Location
Augusta, GA
Event ID
20100415X83057
Coordinates
33.466388, -82.039169
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadequate braking after touchdown, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
3257334
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2003
Model / ICAO
PA-32R-301TP32R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
7
FAA Model
PA-32R-301T

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CARTIER JOHN
Address
12 SPRING HOUSE LN
City
CUMBERLAND
State / Zip Code
RI 02864-5049
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated that he was performing a landing on runway 29. After touchdown, the pilot did not apply maximum braking and attempted "to let the plane slow down on by itself." As the airplane approached the end of the runway, the pilot realized that the airplane would not stop in time and aggressively applied the brakes, sending the airplane into a skid off the end of the runway. The right wing and propeller hit a fence, incurring substantial damage to both. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions with the airplane prior to the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA10CA230