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NTSB investigation record

WPR09CA392

Completed

Piper Pa-38-112· N939RG

Date
August 11, 2009
Location
Kamiah, ID
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published September 25, 2020

Primary finding

Probable cause

The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during landing.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

The pilot reported that while on final for landing, the left wing dropped. As he attempted to correct it, the left main landing gear contacted the runway. The airplane bounced and skipped to the left side of the runway, then veered off the pavement. During the excursion the airplane struck a parked airplane and then hit a small building. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the accident.

Source record

Factual narrative

The pilot reported that while on final for landing, the left wing dropped. As he attempted to correct it, the left main landing gear contacted the runway. The airplane bounced and skipped to the left side of the runway, then veered off the pavement. During the excursion the airplane struck a parked airplane and then hit a small building. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the accident.

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