PIPER PA-18-150 near Burlington, NC — 2012-04-29

Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, during the landing roll, the airplane veered to the left. The pilot applied right rudder in an attempt to arrest the turn, but the airplane continued to the left, ran off the runway, and struck a runway sign, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

• Runway excursion · Landing-landing roll

Evidence available

• Photos
• 6 docket documents

Docket documents6

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Pilot Statementinterview
• Memorandum For Record: FAA Inspectorother
• Weather Observations (KBUY)other
• Photo 1: View of Left Wing Damage (Courtesy of FAA)photos
• Photo 2: View of Paint Transfer on Wing Strut (Courtesy of FAA)photos

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