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May 24, 2009 · Jabiru J230-SP · N685J
Delavan, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 24, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Delavan, WI
Aircraft
Jabiru J230-SP
Tail Number
N685J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA314
Prior to the accident, the pilot had performed three takeoffs and landings on runway 36. During the fourth landing, the airplane began to veer to the left after touchdown. The pilot applied "hard right rudder which had little effect until the nosewheel touched down." After the nose wheel touched down, the airplane began to turn to the right; however, the left wing impacted trees. Examination of the airplane revealed that the left wing was partially separated from the airframe and the composite fuselage was cracked along the longitudinal axis. The pilot reported that he had 1,370 total flight hours and 12 hours in the accident airplane. The pilot stated that the accident airplane was not equipped with toe brakes, which was different than the airplanes he had been used to flying.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.
Full Narrative
Prior to the accident, the pilot had performed three take-off and landings on runway 36. During the fourth landing, the airplane began to veer to the left after touchdown. The pilot applied "hard right rudder which had little effect until the nose wheel touched down." After the nose wheel touched down, the airplane began to turn to the right; however, the left wing impacted trees. Examination of the airplane revealed the left wing was partially separated from the airframe and the composite fuselage was cracked along the longitudinal axis. The pilot reported he had 1,370 total flight hours and 12 hours in the accident airplane. The pilot stated the accident airplane was not equipped with toe brakes, which was different than the airplanes he had been used to flying.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 CDT
Nearest AirportLake Lawn Airport (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length4423 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftJabiru J230-SP
Tail NumberN685J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJabiru · 3300 · Reciprocating · 120
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 76 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO