Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA28 near Grayslake, IL — 2020-07-21

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Date
2020-07-21
Location
Grayslake, IL, USA
Airport
C81
Aircraft
PIPER PA28
Registration
N284M
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s application of the left brake during landing resulting in a runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that during the landing his left foot applied pressure to the brake. When the airplane touched down, it veered left and departed the side of the runway. The airplane collided with a runway light and vegetation resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and aileron. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.

NTSB coding

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Docket documents3

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