JABIRU USA SPORT AIRCRAFT LLC J230-SP
Middleton, WI — June 5, 2014
Event Information
| Date | June 5, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA291 |
| Event ID | 20140616X21457 |
| Location | Middleton, WI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.11361, -89.53278 |
| Airport | MIDDLETON MUNI - MOREY FIELD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | JABIRU USA SPORT AIRCRAFT LLC |
| Model | J230-SP |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated he was taking off from a turf runway and he did not maintain directional control of the airplane on the soft runway surface. The airplane struck a runway edge marker, substantially damaging the airplane at the gear strut attachment point. The pilot reported there were no anomalies with the airplane prior to impact.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.