Crash location | 33.526945°N, 112.295277°W |
Nearest city | Glendale, AZ
33.538652°N, 112.185987°W 6.3 miles away |
Tail number | N424PA |
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Accident date | 21 Aug 2009 |
Aircraft type | Piper PA28 |
Additional details: | None |
The student pilot was on his first solo flight. He reported that the airplane touched down on centerline, but then quickly veered to the right. He tried to correct with left brake; however, the airplane continued off the runway, and collided with a taxiway sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, fuselage, and stabilator. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane at the time.
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.