Background
On 12 March 2019, a Piper PA-28-180 (registration OK-CNC) operated by a private individual was involved in an accident at Roudnice Airport (LKRO). The pilot, a foreign national holding a student pilot license, was conducting a solo navigation flight with a planned stop at LKRO before returning to LKLN. The flight preparation had been supervised by an instructor.
Flight Sequence
After a successful landing and approximately one hour of rest at the airport facilities, the pilot decided to perform several touch-and-go landings on runway 31L. The first touch-and-go was completed without incident. During the second touch-and-go, the aircraft touched down within the first third of the runway.
Accident Description
Immediately after touchdown, the aircraft began to veer to the left. It departed the runway surface along a curved ground track, crossed an uneven terrain area between the airfield and a field, and came to a stop with the nose buried in topsoil. The nose landing gear was broken, and the engine and lower engine cowling were damaged. The pilot was not injured.
Investigation Findings
The investigation, conducted by the Czech Accident Investigation Institute (ÚZPLN), used pilot and instructor statements and on-site examination. The runway surface was wet grass at the time. No pre-existing mechanical issues with the aircraft were identified.
Cause
The probable cause, as stated in the final report, was that the pilot did not maintain the landing direction during the second touch-and-go landing on wet grass, which led to a runway excursion and impact with an uneven terrain feature.