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September 5, 2020 · Zenith CH650LS No Series · N232PA
Villa Rica, GA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 5, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Villa Rica, GA
Aircraft
Zenith CH650LS No Series (2008)
Tail Number
N232PA
Operator
Zodiac Jockeys
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA20LA311
The pilot reported that the takeoff roll was normal until the airplane reached a speed of about 40-45 knots, when the right rudder pedal suddenly felt “soft” followed by a sudden uncommanded swerve to the left. He attempted to correct the swerve with full right rudder and right brake but was unsuccessful. The airplane departed the runway, the pilot applied both brakes “heavily,” and the airplane nosed over coming to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left side of the fuselage aft of the wing. The pilot suspected a possible steering malfunction, however, a postaccident examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector was unable to discover any defects of the steering mechanism.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the takeoff roll was normal until the airplane reached a speed of about 40-45 knots, when the right rudder pedal suddenly felt “soft” followed by a sudden uncommanded swerve to the left. He attempted to correct the swerve with full right rudder and right brake but was unsuccessful. The airplane departed the runway, the pilot applied both brakes “heavily,” and the airplane nosed over coming to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left side of the fuselage aft of the wing. The pilot suspected a possible steering malfunction, however, a postaccident examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector was unable to discover any defects of the steering mechanism.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EDT
Nearest AirportEarl L Small Jr Fld/Stockmar (1nm NW)
Runway28
Runway Length4500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftZenith CH650LS No Series
Tail NumberN232PA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorZodiac Jockeys
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A82 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 72 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 F
Altimeter30.22 inHg
Observation Time15:55
Weather SourceWFAC