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March 18, 2017 · Cubcrafters CC11-160 NO Series · N153JM
Borrego Springs, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 18, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Borrego Springs, CA
Aircraft
Cubcrafters CC11-160 NO Series (2010)
Tail Number
N153JM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA227
The private pilot reported that he landed off airport to an unimproved surface. He remarked that the "airplane only needs about 60 feet of ground roll to become airborne." During the attempted takeoff, the airplane ascended about 2 ft above ground level before the landing gear wheel impacted desert shrubs, and the pilot aborted the takeoff. The airplane touched down and developed a side load, and the right main landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage tube struts and the firewall. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The private pilot reported that he landed off airport to an unimproved surface. He remarked that the, "airplane only needs about 60 feet of ground roll to become airborne." During the attempted takeoff the airplane ascended about 2 ft. above ground level before the landing gear wheel impacted desert shrubs and the pilot aborted the takeoff. The airplane touched down and developed a side load and the right main landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage tube struts and the firewall. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:03 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCubcrafters CC11-160 NO Series
Tail NumberN153JM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCub Crafters Inc · CC340 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 4 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 46
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time14:56
Weather SourceWFAC