# NTSB MIA06CA011: Piper PA-28-161, N9234V, Vero Beach, FL, October 19, 2005

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report
- Date: October 19, 2005, 11:40 local (15:40 UTC)
- Place: Vero Beach, FL
- Coordinates: 27.656389, -80.416946
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=27.6564&lon=-80.4169&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report January 31, 2006
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 62698
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA06CA011
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/62698/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA011

## Probable cause

The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in the on-ground collision with runway signs.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll
  - object - sign

## Analysis

The pilot stated that the wind was from 050 degrees at 15 knots, and he configured the airplane for landing on runway 11R with full flaps.  After touchdown, the airplane veered to the left uncontrollably and "fish tailed sideways off the runway into two runway signs."  He secured then exited the airplane.

## Factual narrative

This report is based on information received by the NTSB.  Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case.  For further information, please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquiries.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9234V](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9234V-2018-04-24), registration cancelled 2018-04-24, S/N 2841120, built 1989 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Piper PA-28-161
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-161](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-161) (registry code 7102803) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 2841120
- Engines: Lycoming O-320-D3G reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Registered owner: Flight Safety International, Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility; Standard, Normal
- Departed: KOMN, Ormond Beach, FL
- Destination: KVRB, Vero Beach, FL
- Airport: KVRB, Vero Beach Municipal, runway 11R

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 22; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 1; flight hours: 110 total, 110 in this make and model, 26 in the last 90 days, 16 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day

## 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 20051019025859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051019025859A), Oct 19, 2005: Piper PA28161, Vero Beach, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) N9234V a PA28-161, operated by flight safety training academy and piloted by [privacy data omitted] landed on runway 11R at Vero Beach FL on 10/19/05 at…

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.

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