On November 19, 1997, a Piper PA-28-160 (registration N5189W) was involved in an aviation accident near Mount Holly, NJ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A student pilot veered left off Runway 26 during the third landing, striking a pole and wind indicator. No mechanical malfunctions were found. The student had 32 total flight hours, 15 in make and model.
Incident Overview
A student pilot was conducting solo takeoffs and landings on Runway 26. During the third landing, the airplane veered to the left of the runway and struck a pole and a wind indicator. Examination of the wreckage revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
Pilot Information
The student pilot had accumulated 32 hours of total flight experience, of which 15 hours were in the make and model of the accident aircraft.
Weather Conditions
Winds at a nearby airport were reported as from 240 degrees at 4 knots.
Investigation Findings
The investigation found no mechanical issues with the airplane. The cause of the veer-off was not determined in the available source.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 19 Nov 1997 Piper PA-28-160 accident near Mount Holly, NJ?
A student pilot veered left off Runway 26 during the third landing, striking a pole and wind indicator. No mechanical malfunctions were found. The student had 32 total flight hours, 15 in make and model.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 Nov 1997 involved a Piper PA-28-160, registration N5189W, at Mount Holly, NJ.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
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