Accident Overview
On 10 December 2019, at 14:51 local time, a Piper PA-28-161 aircraft, registration EC-JQB, operated by FTE Jerez, suffered a lateral runway excursion during the landing roll at Trebujena aerodrome (Cádiz). The flight was a solo training sortie conducted under visual flight rules (VFR).
Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft was a Piper PA-28-161, serial number 28-16015, built in 1987 and registered in Spain. It was being used for flight training as part of a Module 2 MPL Vueling syllabus. Earlier that day, the student pilot had completed exercises 12, 13, and 14 successfully, with and without an instructor. Exercise 15 comprised solo circuits and landings. After five successful landings, while attempting the sixth landing, the aircraft veered off the side of the runway.
Injuries and Damage
The sole occupant, a 19-year-old Spanish student pilot holding a valid Class 1 medical certificate, was uninjured. The aircraft sustained considerable damage to the propeller, engine compartment, and left wing. A small dent was also observed on the right wing. No other property was damaged.
Cause
The investigation by the Spanish Civil Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation Commission (CIAIAC) concluded that the cause of the accident was a loss of control of the aircraft on the ground during the landing roll.