Accident Details
Date
Saturday, July 4, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA186
Location
Arcadia, FL
Event ID
20150716X23930
Coordinates
27.195554, -81.837219
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 during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N3274U
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
6735
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ROBINSON NELSON M /DBA HAWK AVIATION
Address
121 OAK DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
DEKALB
State / Zip Code
IL 61068
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing roll the airplane veered to the right and departed the runway. He stated that he over-corrected for the excursion and the airplane veered back to the left crossing the runway, and impacted a ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA15CA186