Probable cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
NTSB analysis
According to the pilot, during the landing roll, the airplane veered to the left. The pilot applied right rudder in an attempt to arrest the turn, but the airplane continued to the left, ran off the runway, and struck a runway sign, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA12CA310 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 29, 2012
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Burlington, North Carolina
- Nearest airport
- Burlington Almance Regional (BUY)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper PA-18-150
- N-number
- N91250
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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