Casualties unknown

Runway Excursion During Landing Roll Results in Collision with Fence (N300T)

Oceanside, CA, US

On November 27, 1983, a Piper PA-18-105 (registration N300T) was involved in an aviation accident near Oceanside, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A conventional-gear aircraft on a training flight veered off the runway during landing roll, crossed a field, and collided with a fence. The right landing gear had previous damage.

Accident Overview

A private pilot receiving instruction in a conventional-gear aircraft was conducting his second landing when the aircraft veered off the runway and collided with a fence. The accident occurred during the landing roll phase.

Sequence of Events

After touching down, the aircraft rolled approximately 150 feet before making a skidding right turn. It then veered off the right side of the runway. The certified flight instructor (CFI) attempted to correct the turn using the left brake but was unable to overcome the skid. Skid marks from both wheels were observed on the runway surface. The aircraft then crossed a field and struck a fence.

Aircraft Damage

Following the collision, the right landing gear was observed to have failed from previous damage. The extent of other damage to the aircraft is not specified in the report.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X45137. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.