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Runway excursion after landing on Runway 11R (N9234V)

Vero Beach, FL, US

On October 19, 2005, a Piper PA-28-161 (registration N9234V) was involved in an aviation accident near Vero Beach, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in the on-ground collision with runway signs. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-21Data APIEditorial standards

A light aircraft veered left upon touchdown on Runway 11R, crossing the pavement and striking two runway signs before the pilot secured the plane and exited safely.

What happened

The pilot reported that wind conditions were from 050 degrees at 15 knots. He configured the airplane for landing on Runway 11R with full flaps deployed. After touchdown, the airplane veered to the left uncontrollably and "fish tailed sideways off the runway into two runway signs." He secured then exited the airplane.

The investigation

The pilot stated that the wind was from 050 degrees at 15 knots, and he configured the airplane for landing on runway 11R with full flaps. After touchdown, the airplane veered to the left uncontrollably and "fish tailed sideways off the runway into two runway signs." He secured then exited the airplane.

Findings

The pilot stated that the wind was from 050 degrees at 15 knots, and he configured the airplane for landing on runway 11R with full flaps. After touchdown, the airplane veered to the left uncontrollably and "fish tailed sideways off the runway into two runway signs." He secured then exited the airplane.

Safety message

The pilot stated that the wind was from 050 degrees at 15 knots, and he configured the airplane for landing on runway 11R with full flaps. After touchdown, the airplane veered to the left uncontrollably and "fish tailed sideways off the runway into two runway signs." He secured then exited the airplane.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Oct 2005 Piper PA-28-161 accident near Vero Beach, FL?

A light aircraft veered left upon touchdown on Runway 11R, crossing the pavement and striking two runway signs before the pilot secured the plane and exited safely.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Oct 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 19 Oct 2005 involved a Piper PA-28-161, registration N9234V, at Vero Beach, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in the on-ground collision with runway signs.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20051107X01797. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.