On September 13, 1989, a Piper PA-28-161 (registration N9207Q) was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Pierce, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A student pilot on his first supervised solo flight lost directional control during the landing roll on runway 9, causing the aircraft to veer off the left side of the pavement.
What happened
The incident occurred while a student pilot was conducting his first supervised solo flight. During the second landing roll on runway 9, the pilot lost control of the aircraft. The airplane subsequently veered off the left side of the runway.
At the time of the event, the wind was blowing from 060 degrees at a speed of 10 knots. Post-incident examination revealed no failure or malfunction of the flight controls. The flight instructor later stated that the crosswind conditions were well within the student pilot's capability.
Probable cause
The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll.
What happened in the 13 Sept 1989 Piper PA-28-161 accident near Fort Pierce, FL?
A student pilot on his first supervised solo flight lost directional control during the landing roll on runway 9, causing the aircraft to veer off the left side of the pavement.
Were there any fatalities in the 13 Sept 1989 Piper PA-28-161 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 13 Sept 1989 involved a Piper PA-28-161, registration N9207Q, at Fort Pierce, FL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll.
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