Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion, and a collision with a sign.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing roll with a crosswind, he input "bad" rudder correction, and the airplane swerved. He reported he couldn't control the airplane, it departed the runway to the left, and the right wing struck a runway crossing sign sustaining substantial damage.
The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA15CA130 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 9, 2015
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Swanton, Ohio
- Nearest airport
- Toledo Express (TOL)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper PA 28-140
- N-number
- N6919W
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1965
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Instructional
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.