Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary SEA90LA007

WHITE CITY, OR, USA

Aircraft #1

N8199W

PIPER PA-28-180

Analysis

DURING THE STUDENT'S THIRD SOLO LANDING ON A DIRT STRIP, THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN AND BEGAN TO VEER TO THE RIGHT. THE STUDENT OVER CORRECTED AND THE AIRPLANE TRAVELLED OFF THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH A DITCH. THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER AND CAME TO REST INVERTED.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN DIRECTION CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL AND TOOK INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT INCLUDE TERRAIN AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPEREINCE.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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