On February 17, 2005, a Piper PA-28-161 (registration N80565) was involved in an aviation accident near Chandler, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the students pilot's failure to maintain directional control resulting in a collision with the taxiway sign. 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 a full-stop landing on runway 22 right, a student pilot applied brakes causing a skid; the airplane veered right and struck a taxiway sign, damaging the right wing.
Event Details
A student pilot was performing a full-stop landing on runway 22 right to conclude a lesson after completing six touch-and-go landings. The landing was initially normal, but shortly after all three wheels were on the ground, the pilot applied the brakes. This caused the airplane to skid. The pilot attempted to straighten the airplane but it veered to the right side of the runway.
Collision
While veering, the airplane struck a taxiway sign. The impact spun the airplane and resulted in damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that the airplane and engine experienced no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight. The winds were calm at the time of the event.
Damage
The right wing was damaged due to contact with the taxiway sign. No other damage or injuries were reported in the source.
What happened in the 17 Feb 2005 Piper PA-28-161 accident near Chandler, AZ?
During a full-stop landing on runway 22 right, a student pilot applied brakes causing a skid; the airplane veered right and struck a taxiway sign, damaging the right wing.
Were there any fatalities in the 17 Feb 2005 Piper PA-28-161 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 17 Feb 2005 involved a Piper PA-28-161, registration N80565, at Chandler, AZ.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the students pilot's failure to maintain directional control resulting in a collision with the taxiway sign.
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