Probable cause
The student pilot's inadvertent left brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with runway lights.
NTSB 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 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 reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA18CA516 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 25, 2018
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Point Lookout, Missouri
- Nearest airport
- M Graham Clark Downtown (PLK)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper PA28
- N-number
- N7635F
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1976
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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