N7635F

Substantial
None

Piper PA28S/N: 28-7790197

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 25, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA516
Location
Point Lookout, MO
Event ID
20180826X65605
Coordinates
36.625831, -93.228889
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot's inadvertent left brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with runway lights.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N7635F
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7790197
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
PA28P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
6000 DOUGLAS DR N
Status
Deregistered
City
CRYSTAL
State / Zip Code
MN 55429-2314
Country
United States

Analysis

The student pilot reported that during the landing roll, he inadvertently applied the left toe brake while attempting to apply left rudder. The airplane veered to the left and he attempted to regain directional control, but the airplane exited the left side of the runway and collided with runway lighting before coming to a stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.

The student 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# GAA18CA516