On February 5, 2018, a PIPER PA28 180 was involved in an aviation accident near Metter, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's application of excessive left rudder and/or brake during landing, which caused the airplane to veer left off the runway. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A student pilot reported that during landing, he applied too much left rudder or brake, causing the airplane to veer left off the runway and strike a taxiway sign. The right wing sustained substantial damage.
Incident Overview
A student pilot was landing when the airplane veered off the left side of the runway and struck a taxiway sign. The pilot reported that he had applied "too much left rudder and/or brake" during the landing roll, which caused the directional control issue.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. No other damage was reported.
Pilot Statement
The student pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The incident was attributed solely to pilot action during landing.
Probable cause
The student pilot's application of excessive left rudder and/or brake during landing, which caused the airplane to veer left off the runway.
Contributing factors
Causes
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedStudent/instructed pilot
What happened in the 5 Feb 2018 PIPER PA28 180 accident near Metter, GA?
A student pilot reported that during landing, he applied too much left rudder or brake, causing the airplane to veer left off the runway and strike a taxiway sign. The right wing sustained substantial damage.
Were there any fatalities in the 5 Feb 2018 PIPER PA28 180 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 5 Feb 2018 involved a PIPER PA28 180, at Metter, GA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student pilot's application of excessive left rudder and/or brake during landing, which caused the airplane to veer left off the runway.
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