No fatalities

Runway Departure and Collision with Airfield Markings

Atlanta, GA, United States

On January 14, 2008, a Piper PA-32-260 operated by DM Piper LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Atlanta, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft bounced on touchdown, landed, and departed the left side of runway 20R. It struck a taxiway sign and a runway light before coming to rest upright. The NTSB did not receive the pilot's report form.

Incident Overview and Sequence of Events The aircraft made an approach to runway 20R under conditions with the wind reported from 280 degrees at 7 knots. After initial touchdown, the airplane experienced a bounce, made a second landing, and then departed the left side of the runway. ## Post-Departure Collision and Final Rest Position Following the runway departure, the aircraft collided with a taxiway sign and a runway light. The airplane ultimately came to rest in an upright position. ## Reporting Status The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) did not receive the NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report form from the pilot involved in the event.

Contributing factors

Causes

Directional control — Not attained/maintained

Other contributing factors

Contributed to outcome

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Jan 2008 Piper PA-32-260 accident near Atlanta, GA?

An aircraft bounced on touchdown, landed, and departed the left side of runway 20R. It struck a taxiway sign and a runway light before coming to rest upright. The NTSB did not receive the pilot's report form.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Jan 2008 Piper PA-32-260 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Jan 2008 involved a Piper PA-32-260, operated by DM Piper LLC, at Atlanta, GA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.