Casualties unknown

1999-02-16: Piper PA-28-180 (N8804J) — Pikes Peak Pilot Center — Colorado Sprngs, CO

Colorado Sprngs, CO, US

On February 16, 1999, a Piper PA-28-180 (registration N8804J) operated by Pikes Peak Pilot Center was involved in an aviation accident near Colorado Sprngs, CO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing touchdown. A factor was the sign. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 9 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a landing, the pilot of a solo flight experienced a skid to the right and nose wheel vibration after touchdown. Despite corrective inputs, the aircraft departed the left side of the runway, and the right wing struck a runway remaining sign.

Accident Details

During the landing phase, the pilot reported that the approach was normal. However, immediately after the wheels made contact with the runway, the aircraft began to skid to the right and the nose wheel experienced uncontrolled vibration. In an attempt to regain directional control, the pilot used the rudder pedals and applied the brakes. Despite these efforts, the pilot was unable to prevent the aircraft from skidding off the left side of the runway. As the aircraft exited the runway, the right wing collided with the 9,000-foot remaining runway distance marker sign.

Pilot Information

The pilot stated that this flight was his second solo flight. No other information regarding the pilot's experience or qualifications is available from the source.

Environmental Conditions

The wind at the time of the incident was recorded as from 110 degrees at 7 knots. No other weather conditions are provided.

Note: The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, location, date, or any injuries or damage to the aircraft beyond the wing striking the sign.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001205X00152. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.