Pilot Debrief

Piper PA-32-260 near Atlanta, GA — 2008-01-14

Final reportMIA08CA042
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Date
2008-01-14
Location
Atlanta, GA, USA
Airport
PDK
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-260
Registration
N3528W
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.

NTSB narrative

After touchdown on runway 20R with the wind from 280 degrees at 7 knots, the airplane bounced, landed, then departed the left side of the runway. The airplane then collided with a taxiway sign and a runway light before coming to rest upright. The NTSB did not receive the NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report form from the pilot.

NTSB coding

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