Primary finding
Probable cause
Failure of the pilot to attain proper runway alignment during landing. Factors related to the accident were darkness, a lack of runway lighting on the left side of the runway, and the pilot's lack of visual ques.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot was practicing landings at night for currency. He stated that he elected to land with the landing light off, and the airplane touched down left of the runway centerline. The left landing gear was off the runway, causing the airplane to veer left. The left wing hit bush(es) and directional control was lost. The airplane continued onto rough terrain and came to rest with substantial damaged. The pilot reported there was a lack of runway lighting on the left side of the runway.
Source record
Factual narrative
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