Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Little Rock, Arkansas
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http://registry.faa.gov/N748J
Accident Number: GAA18CA327
Date & Time: 06/06/2018, 0948 CDT
Registration: N748J
Aircraft: JABIRU USA SPORT AIRCRAFT LLC J230-SP
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal
Analysis
The solo student pilot reported that, during takeoff, the airplane started to veer left. He attempted to recover with right rudder input, but the airplane continued to veer left, departed the runway, and then came to rest in a ditch against the perimeter fence.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left lift strut.
The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause and Findings
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Findings
Aircraft
Directional control - Not attained/maintained (Cause)
Personnel issues
Aircraft control - Student pilot (Cause)
Factual Information
History of Flight
Takeoff
Loss of control on ground (Defining event)
Attempted remediation/recovery
Runway excursion
Student Pilot Information
Certificate: Student
Age: 54
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: None
Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 06/04/2018
Flight Time: (Estimated) 30 hours (Total, all aircraft), 22 hours (Total, this make and model), 1 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 19 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 5 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: JABIRU USA SPORT AIRCRAFT LLC
Registration: N748J
Model/Series: J230-SP NO SERIES
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2011
Amateur Built: Yes
Airworthiness Certificate: Special Light-Sport
Serial Number: 727
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 03/01/2018, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1320 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 316.6 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Jabiru
ELT: C126 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: 3300
Registered Owner: Real Time Engineering PA
Rated Power: 110 hp
Operator: Real Time Engineering PA
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KASG, 1353 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1448 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 150°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 5 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: / None
Wind Direction: 180°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: /
Altimeter Setting: 29.99 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 27°C / 20°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: SPRINGDALE, AR (ASG)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: VFR
Destination: OZARK, AR (7M5)
Type of Clearance: VFR Flight Following
Departure Time: CDT
Type of Airspace: Class D
Airport Information
Airport: SPRINGDALE MUNI (ASG)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 1352 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 18
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 5302 ft / 76 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: None
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 36.174167, -94.122222 (est)
The incident happened at about 9:45 a.m.
Springdale Fire Chief Jim Vaughn said the department sent units to the scene to help safely relocate the plane.
The pilot was the only person on board at the time and no injures were reported.
The FAA is investigating, according to Lynn Lunsford, the FAA Southwest regional spokesman.
Story and video ➤ http://5newsonline.com
SPRINGDALE, Ark. - A small aircraft ran off the runway at in an attempt to take off Wednesday morning.
Airport officials say the incident happened around 9:45 a.m. at the Springdale Municipal Airport.
The pilot was the only one on board that the time, and was not injured, officials say.
The Springdale Municipal Airport is a city-owned, general aviation airport in Northwest Arkansas.
According to the airport's website, it is located one mile southeast of the city center and occupies 221 acres.
There is one runway located at the airport, Runway 18/36, measuring 5,302 feet in length.
Original article can be found here ➤ http://www.kark.com
A plane slid off the runway at the Springdale Municipal Airport Wednesday afternoon crashing into a fence.
The student pilot was taxiing down the runway preparing to take off when the plane went off the runway according to James Hales, battalion chief with the Springdale fire department. Hales added a fence saved the plane from falling into a ditch.
The fire department was called out to the scene just in case of a fire while airport employees pulled the plane from the ditch, Hales said.
No one was injured in the accident.
Original article can be found here ➤ http://www.nwaonline.com
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — A plane went off the runway at the Springdale Municipal Airport Wednesday morning, James Smith, Airport Manager, confirmed to 40/29 News.
Smith was not aware of any injuries as a result of the incident.
NTSB has been notified of the accident. A spokesman for NTSB says they are reviewing the information, but has not opened an investigation yet.
Springdale Municipal is described on its website as one of the busiest airports in the State of Arkansas.
Springdale Municipal has one runway, measuring 5,302 feet in length. It is located on the east side of town, bordered by Highway 412 and Highway 265. Jones Elementary School is located less than a half-mile away.
Original article can be found here ➤ http://www.4029tv.com
ReplyDeleteThe student pilot reported she was turning the steering wheel and it had no effect.
who was her flight instructor??
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