On April 4, 2005, a Piper PA-28-140 (registration N6651W) was involved in an aviation accident near Griffin, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a ditch. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot conducting touch-and-go landings on runway 32 lost directional control and veered off the left side about 300 feet from the threshold, resulting in a collision with a ditch and damage to the nosewheel and left wing spar.
Incident Overview
During a series of touch-and-go landings on runway 32, the pilot of the airplane lost directional control during the landing roll. The aircraft veered off the left side of the runway approximately 300 feet down from the approach end of the runway threshold.
Post-Examination Findings
A post-incident examination revealed that the airplane had collided with a ditch. The nosewheel was bent aft and upward toward the fuselage, and the left wing spar was buckled. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the loss of control.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that he was conducting touch-and-go landings at the time of the incident. He did not indicate any preexisting issues with the aircraft's systems or controls.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 4 Apr 2005 Piper PA-28-140 accident near Griffin, GA?
A pilot conducting touch-and-go landings on runway 32 lost directional control and veered off the left side about 300 feet from the threshold, resulting in a collision with a ditch and damage to the nosewheel and left wing spar.
Were there any fatalities in the 4 Apr 2005 Piper PA-28-140 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 4 Apr 2005 involved a Piper PA-28-140, registration N6651W, at Griffin, GA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a ditch.
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