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June 17, 2021 · Ware Jerry L Aventura II · N966W
Deland, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Deland, FL
Aircraft
Ware Jerry L Aventura II (2007)
Tail Number
N966W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA256
As soon as the pilot lifted from the runway during the takeoff he thought he encountered windshear or a crosswind and the airplane “stopped climbing.” He decided to land in the grass off of the runway, and after touchdown during the landing roll, the airplane contacted a hole in the ground. The left main landing gear separated from the fuselage and the left wing contacted the ground, which substantially damaged it. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
A landing gear collapse after the airplane struck a hole during an off-runway precautionary landing.
Full Narrative
As soon as the pilot lifted from the runway during the takeoff he thought he encountered windshear or a crosswind and the airplane “stopped climbing.” He decided to land in the grass off of the runway, and after touchdown during the landing roll, the airplane contacted a hole in the ground. The left main landing gear separated from the fuselage and the left wing contacted the ground, which substantially damaged it. 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 Time08:30 EDT
Nearest AirportDeland Muni-Sidney H Taylor Fl (0.5nm E)
Runway23
Runway Length4301 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWare Jerry L Aventura II
Tail NumberN966W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 914UL · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time08:35
Weather SourceWFAC