26 Jan 2019: Piper PA28 140

26 Jan 2019: Piper PA28 140 — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Williamsburg, VA, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a drainage culvert.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot reported that during an approach into the sun, he believed that his approach angle was too high, and he decided to abort the landing. He increased the throttle rapidly and the engine sputtered, so he decided to continue the landing. Once on the runway he quickly applied the brakes. The right brake locked up, the airplane exited the right side of the runway, and collided with a drainage culvert.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.

The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

  • cause Pilot
  • cause Incorrect use/operation
  • cause Directional control — Not attained/maintained
  • cause Pilot
  • Effect on operation

Conditions

Weather
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