Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-32-300 near Easton, MD — 2012-12-04

Final reportERA13CA079
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Date
2012-12-04
Location
Easton, MD, USA
Airport
ESN
Aircraft
PIPER PA-32-300
Registration
N2835W
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during landing, the main landing gear touched down first, followed by the nose landing gear. As soon as the nose gear touched down, the airplane "fishtailed." The pilot applied brakes; however, he was unable to get the airplane to straighten or stop. He then pulled back on the yoke, and the airplane veered left. The airplane subsequently traveled off the left side of the runway and struck a ditch. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the firewall. Postaccident examination did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions, nor did the pilot report any.

NTSB coding

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