N41AL

Substantial
None

PIPER PA 32-300S/N: 32-7240107

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 18, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA368
Location
Columbia, SC
Event ID
20180618X91921
Coordinates
33.938888, -81.119445
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 landing. 

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-7240107
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA 32-300M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
PA-32-300

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MCLAIN AVIATION LLC
Address
450 MCLAIN CEMETERY RD
City
LYONS
State / Zip Code
GA 30436-3457
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he landed to the right of the runway centerline. Then, the airplane veered off the runway to the left, the nose wheel separated and had a propeller strike.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower firewall mating the lower engine mount, as confirmed by the manufacturer.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA18CA368