Facts
- Date: 21 June 2005, time 17:30 UTC.
- Aircraft: Piper PA-32-310FT "Piper 6X", registration OK-SIV.
- Operator: Piper OK, a.s.
- Flight: VFR from Bratislava (LZIB) to Prague Ruzyne (LKPR).
- Pilot: age 59, valid PPL, total 158 hours (48 on type).
- Two passengers on board, no injuries.
- Weather: CAVOK, surface wind 090-110°/3-6 kt.
- Runway 31 dry.
Sequence of Events
The pilot conducted a visual approach and landing on RWY 31. After touchdown, while braking to vacate via RWY 04 as instructed, his left foot slipped off the brake pedal, causing loss of directional control. The aircraft veered right, crossed the intersection of RWY 31 and RWY 04, and continued onto the adjacent grass area. The nose gear bent and the left wing tip struck the ground. The aircraft came to rest 37 meters from the paved surface. The pilot later taxied back onto the paved surface, though the extent of damage was unknown.
Aircraft Damage
The left wing outboard section (approximately one-third of the left wing) was damaged, along with the nose gear leg and engine mount.
Investigation
The investigation was conducted by the Czech accident investigation body (ÚZPLN). The aircraft was found to be airworthy. The pilot held valid qualifications. The cause was identified as insufficient speed reduction by braking before initiating the turn onto RWY 04.
Probable Cause
Insufficient reduction of speed after landing by braking before commencing the turn onto RWY 04.