N6733F

Substantial
None

Piper PA28S/N: 28-7725077

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA404
Location
Saipan
Event ID
20190711X52011
Coordinates
15.123888, 145.731384
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while exiting the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with taxiway lighting and runway signage.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7725077
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA28P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-140

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MARIANAS AIR TRANSFER INC
Address
PO BOX 500150
City
SAIPAN
State / Zip Code
MP 96950-0150
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during the landing roll, he applied, "aerodynamic braking to slow the aircraft." The airplane departed the runway when he attempted to exit the runway at Bravo taxiway. The left main landing gear wheel fairing struck a taxiway light, and the leading edge of the right wing struck runway signage.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA19CA404