The airplane was substantially damaged at 1358 Mountain time following a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion during landing. The private pilot and three passengers were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed Shortly after touchdown on the dry, hard-surface runway, the airplane veered right. The pilot later stated it touched down on the mains first and when the nosewheel settled to the ground, a significant vibration was noted and the airplane veered right. The main landing gear collapsed during the runway excursion.
January 9, 2011, Phoenix, Ariz., Piper PA-46-500TP
The airplane was substantially damaged at 1358 Mountain time following a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion during landing. The private pilot and three passengers were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane sustained substantial damage due to a runway excursion during landing, though the pilot and three passengers were uninjured.
- The loss of directional control occurred after the nosewheel settled, accompanied by significant vibration and a veer to the right, leading to the collapse of the main landing gear.
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