N2603Y

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-181S/N: 28-8690006

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, February 5, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA126
Location
Minden, NV
Event ID
20110207X85020
Coordinates
39.000831, -119.751945
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-8690006
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1985
Model / ICAO
PA-28-181P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-181

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NORTON RAQUEL D TRUSTEE
Address
PO BOX 4086
City
STATELINE
State / Zip Code
NV 89449-4086
Country
United States

Analysis

The student pilot was performing her first solo landing. During the landing roll, the airplane began to swerve from side-to-side. The pilot attempted to apply corrective control inputs, but the airplane departed the runway and collided with a ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and belly structure during the accident sequence. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA126