N5184W

Substantial
None

PIPER PA28 - 160S/N: 28-219

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 19, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR14CA021
Location
Tucson, AZ
Event ID
20131020X13821
Coordinates
32.059680, -111.420448
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 failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collison with a runway sign.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N5184W
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-219
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
PA28 - 160P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
3011 W BUCKEYE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
AZ 85009-5734
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during the landing roll she had a difficult time slowing the airplane down and thought there might be a problem with the brakes. After overcorrecting with right rudder the airplane veered off of the right side of the runway, where it impacted a runway sign and a taxiway light before coming to rest upright. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing's leading edge spar. A postaccident examination of the brake system revealed no evidence of a mechanical malfunction or failure 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# WPR14CA021