Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-38-112 near Kamiah, ID — 2009-08-11

Final reportWPR09CA392
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Date
2009-08-11
Location
Kamiah, ID, USA
Airport
S73
Aircraft
PIPER PA-38-112
Registration
N939RG
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that while on final for landing, the left wing dropped. As he attempted to correct it, the left main landing gear contacted the runway. The airplane bounced and skipped to the left side of the runway, then veered off the pavement. During the excursion the airplane struck a parked airplane and then hit a small building. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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