Accident Details
Date
Sunday, December 20, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA16CA084
Location
New Castle, PA
Event ID
20151221X11404
Coordinates
41.026668, -80.413330
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 roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5667Z
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-9490
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
LISTISEN JOHN S
Address
135 1ST ST
Status
Deregistered
City
BUTLER
State / Zip Code
PA 16001-4792
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing roll the airplane veered to the right. He responded by applying left rudder, but the airplane departed the runway to the right, impacted a ditch, and nosed over. The left wing strut sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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# GAA16CA084