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May 25, 1998 · Mohr Skybolt · N6JJ

Lakeland, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 25, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lakeland, FL
Aircraft
Mohr Skybolt
Tail Number
N6JJ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA98LA169

The flight landed on runway 23. The pilot lost control of the airplane, it departed the runway to the left, went over a grassy area, crossed runway 9/27, broke off one of the main landing gear, a wing struck the ground, and the airplane ground looped. The pilot was issues an NTSB Form 6720.1/2 on May 27, 1998. As of December 17, 1998, the completed NTSB Form 6120.1/2, was never returned, and there are no written statements from the pilot on the events of the accident

NTSB Probable Cause

the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, after landing, resulting in the airplane departing the left side of the runway and subsequent impact with the ground.

Full Narrative

On May 25, 1998, about 1150 eastern daylight time, a homebuilt Mohr Skybolt, N6JJ, registered to a private owner, crashed on landing at the Lakeland Airport, Lakeland, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The private pilot reported no injuries. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The local personal flight originated from the same airport, at 1100. According to the pilot, he intended to stay in the local traffic pattern and perform some touch-and-go landings. He said he had enough fuel for an hour, but the pattern got busy so he was about ready to end the flight. He landed on runway 23. The airplane departed the runway to the left, went over a grassy area, crosses runway 9/27, broke off one of the main landing gear, a wing struck the ground, and the airplane ground looped. The pilot was issued an NTSB Form 6120.1/2 on May 27, 1998. Many attempts were made by the NTSB on the phone and in conversations with the pilot to help him complete the form. He always gave reasons why had not completed the form and always promised he would. As of December 17, 1998, the completed NTSB Form 6120.1/2, was never returned, and there are no written statements from the pilot on the events of the accident

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:50 EDT
Nearest AirportLakeland Linder Regional (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMohr Skybolt
Tail NumberN6JJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 300

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Unknown

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 3 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data