On June 30, 1994, a Piper PA-28-161 (registration N4359C) operated by Transair Flight School was involved in an aviation accident near San Carlos, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain control during a high-speed runway exit due to excessive speed. 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.
During solo practice takeoffs and landings, a pilot failed to exit an active runway at high speed due to traffic instructions, resulting in a collision with three parked aircraft.
What happened
The pilot was conducting solo flight operations consisting of repeated takeoffs and landings within the airport traffic pattern. Air traffic control personnel issued specific instructions to the pilot to expedite the exit from the active runway because another aircraft was on short final approach.
Attempting to comply with the directive, the pilot selected a diagonal taxiway exit designed for high-speed turns. However, the aircraft was traveling at an excessive speed for the geometry of the exit. The pilot was unable to complete the turn onto the taxiway in time. Consequently, the aircraft veered off the designated path and collided with three parked aircraft.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control during a high-speed runway exit due to excessive speed.
What happened in the 30 Jun 1994 Piper PA-28-161 accident near San Carlos, CA?
During solo practice takeoffs and landings, a pilot failed to exit an active runway at high speed due to traffic instructions, resulting in a collision with three parked aircraft.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 30 Jun 1994 involved a Piper PA-28-161, registration N4359C, operated by Transair Flight School, at San Carlos, CA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain control during a high-speed runway exit due to excessive speed.
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