Incident
On 13 September 2019 at 17:30 UTC, a Piper PA-11, registration LV-RFU, operated by a Civil Aviation Instruction Center (CIAC), veered off the runway during landing at Morón Airport, Buenos Aires Province. The flight was a general aviation instructional flight conducted as part of a private pilot license check. The aircraft touched down on runway 02 and, after a normal landing roll, exited the runway to the right. It traveled approximately 50 meters across the grass strip before coming to a stop. The incident occurred in daylight with good weather conditions. Both the student pilot and the aircraft sustained no injuries or damage.
Investigation
The investigation determined that the directional control and brakes functioned correctly after the incident. No evidence of wheel blockage or adverse weather factors was found. The student pilot, who had logged 10 solo hours according to his logbook, had previously flown one flight with an instructor earlier that day. The landing during which the excursion occurred was the student's second landing of the day. Examination of the grass strip revealed ruts and uneven terrain.
Analysis
The analysis concluded that the runway excursion was not caused by technical failures or meteorological conditions. The pilot's limited experience hindered his ability to perform corrective maneuvers to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Conclusions
- The aircraft experienced a runway excursion during landing.
- The grass strip exhibited deteriorated surface conditions.