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March 12, 2015 · Jabiru Usa Sport Aircraft J250 SP NO Series · N638J

Hondo, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 12, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hondo, TX
Aircraft
Jabiru Usa Sport Aircraft J250 SP NO Series (2008)
Tail Number
N638J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA010

During an instructional flight, the student pilot and flight instructor remained in the local area to practice maneuvers. On return to the airport, during the first full stop landing, the student pilot landed in a flat attitude, but left of centerline. During the landing roll, the student pilot veered left onto an intersecting runway and the flight instructor applied the hand brake. The airplane overran the width of the intersecting runway into rough terrain, the nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane nosed over resulting in substantial damage to the firewall and right wing lift strut. Both occupants reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation; however, the student pilot stated that a gust of wind caused the airplane to veer to the left. The flight instructor's statement and weather reports indicate that there were no wind gusts at the time of the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to this accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.

Full Narrative

During an instructional flight, the student pilot and flight instructor remained in the local area to practice maneuvers. On return to the airport, during the first full stop landing, the student pilot landed in a flat attitude, but left of centerline. During the landing roll, the student pilot veered left onto an intersecting runway and the flight instructor applied the hand brake. The airplane overran the width of the intersecting runway into rough terrain, the nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane nosed over resulting in substantial damage to the firewall and right wing lift strut. Both occupants reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation; however, the student pilot stated that a gust of wind caused the airplane to veer to the left. The flight instructor's statement and weather reports indicate that there were no wind gusts at the time of the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CDT
Nearest AirportSouth Texas Regional Airport (0nm N)
Runway35L
Runway Length3224 ft
Runway Width140 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftJabiru Usa Sport Aircraft J250 SP NO Series
Tail NumberN638J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJabiru · 3300 · Reciprocating · 120
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 67 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time20:51
Weather SourceWFAC

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