On January 8, 2005, a Piper PA-28-151 (registration N151MM) was involved in an aviation accident near Tucson, AZ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a student's fourth solo landing on runway 24L, the airplane exited the runway, overran taxiway B2, and struck a taxiway location sign.
Incident Details
The airplane struck a taxiway location sign during the landing rollout of a student pilot's fourth and final solo practice landing. The aircraft touched down on runway 24L and subsequently maneuvered off the runway centerline in preparation to exit at taxiway B2.
Sequence of Events
Approaching the taxiway, the pilot applied strong brake pressure in an attempt to reduce forward speed and began a turn onto taxiway B2. The turn caused a shift in the airplane's weight distribution. Concerned that the airplane might tip over, the pilot compensated by stopping the turn. As a result, the airplane overran the taxiway and struck the taxiway location sign.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 8 Jan 2005 Piper PA-28-151 accident near Tucson, AZ?
During a student's fourth solo landing on runway 24L, the airplane exited the runway, overran taxiway B2, and struck a taxiway location sign.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 Jan 2005 involved a Piper PA-28-151, registration N151MM, at Tucson, AZ.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
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