Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA18CA516

Point Lookout, MO, USA

Aircraft #1

N7635F

Piper PA28

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.

Factual Information

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 to the 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 pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot's inadvertent left brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with runway lights.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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