Aircraft Information
The aircraft was a Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee, registration G-AVSB, manufactured in 1967 (serial number 28-4191). It was equipped with one Lycoming O-360-A4A piston engine.
Flight Details
On 19 October 2016 at 1128 hours UTC, the aircraft was conducting a private flight from Cumbernauld Airport, North Lanarkshire. There were two persons on board: one pilot and one passenger. Neither occupant sustained injuries. The aircraft sustained damage to the forward fuselage, propeller, and landing gear.
Pilot Information
The pilot, aged 34, held a Private Pilot’s Licence. His total flying experience was 80 hours, of which 52 were on the accident aircraft type. In the last 90 days he had flown 1 hour, and in the last 28 days, 1 hour.
Accident Narrative
The aircraft touched down on Runway 26. During the landing roll, the pilot retracted the flaps and applied toe-brakes with the intention of coming to a complete stop. However, the aircraft “swerved” to the left and departed the paved surface. The pilot then applied power, intending to become airborne and reposition the aircraft toward the runway. Instead, the aircraft’s nose landing gear collapsed, and it came to a stop off the runway surface.
Pilot's Comment
The pilot subsequently commented that he may have applied asymmetric braking when attempting to stop on the runway.
Probable Cause
No probable cause was stated in the source.