# NTSB MIA05CA099: Piper PA32-301, N146SW, Brooksville, FL, April 28, 2005 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: April 28, 2005, 14:30 local (18:30 UTC) - Place: Brooksville, FL - Coordinates: 28.794166, -82.764999 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=28.7942&lon=-82.7650&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report July 7, 2005 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 61396 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA05CA099 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/61396/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA099 ## Probable cause The pilot-in-command failure to maintain directional control during takeoff after landing, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - on ground/water, takeoff - roll/run - throttle/power control - high, pilot in command - torque/p-factor - not corrected, pilot in command - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, takeoff - roll/run - terrain condition - ground ## Analysis The pilot-in-command stated that she was practicing instrument approaches to runway 09 with a safety pilot. When the airplane approached an indicated altitude of about 700 feet, she removed the view-limiting device to transition from an instrument to a visual approach for the touch-and-go. Upon landing the pilot-in-command pushed the propeller lever forward and applied full engine power. The airplane veered off the left side of the runway onto grass terrain incurring substantial damage. An A&P mechanic inspected the airplane after the accident and found no discrepancies with the airplane's steering systems, the flight controls operated normally, and the brake system functioned properly. ## Factual narrative On April 28, 2005 about 1430 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-32-301, N146SW, registered to Fairway Systems LLC and operated by a private individual as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, lost directional control of the aircraft while on a touch-and-go landing at Hernando County Airport, Brooksville, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The private-rated pilot and passenger received no injuries, and the aircraft incurred substantial damage. The flight originated from the same airport, earlier that day, about 1330. The pilot-in-command stated, she was practicing instrument approaches to runway 09 with a safety pilot. When the airplane approached an indicated altitude of about 700 feet, she removed the view-limiting device to transition from an instrument to a visual approach. Upon landing the pilot-in-command pushed the propeller lever forward and applied full engine power. The airplane veered off the left side of the runway onto grass terrain. The nose landing gear collapsed and the propeller struck the ground before coming to a full stop. A licensed FAA airframe and powerplant mechanic inspected the airplane after the accident and stated the steering actuation system was properly connected, the flight controls operated normally, and the brake system functioned properly. There were no discrepancies found with the systems. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N146SW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N146SW), registered now, S/N 32-8006040, built 1980 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Piper PA32-301 - Registry model: [Piper PA-32-301](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-301) (registry code 7103207) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming IO-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-540-series) (registry code 41530, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 32-8006040 - Airframe hours: 2131 - Engines: Lycoming IO540-K1G5 300 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, May 9, 2004, 42 hours before - Departed: KBKV, Brooksville, FL - Destination: KBKV, Brooksville, FL - Airport: KBKV, Hernando County Airport, runway 09, 7,001 × 150 ft, concrete ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 62; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; last flight review July 30, 2003; seat: left; flight hours: 865 total, 57 in this make and model, 770 as pilot in command, 14 in the last 90 days, 8 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 60° at 7 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Temperature: 81 °F, dew point 48 °F - Altimeter: 30.12 inHg - Observed at: KBVK ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20050428009779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050428009779A), Apr 28, 2005: Piper PA32301, Brooksville, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) On April 28, 2005, at 1430 EST, a Piper 32-301, N146SW, registered to fairway systems LLC., departed runway 9 at the 2000 foot marker into grassy area,… From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.