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N36402 accident description

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Crash location 34.842222°N, 111.786389°W
Nearest city Sedona, AZ
34.869740°N, 111.760990°W
2.4 miles away
Tail number N36402
Accident date 09 Jul 2010
Aircraft type Piper PA32RT
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that he had flown the approach at a shallow angle causing him to lose sight of the runway lighting system during the landing flare. During the flare the airplane drifted to the left resulting in the left main landing gear touching down in the dirt next to the runway. Subsequently the airplane veered to the left, and struck a runway sign. The pilot reported that he was unaware that he had struck the sign and was able to correct back to the center of the runway. The remainder of landing roll and taxi were uneventful. The damage to the underside of the left wing and the sign was not found until the following day. The pilot reported that there were no known mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain runway alignment during approach and subsequent loss of directional control during landing.

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