ROCCI MARTIGNONI JA30 SUPERSTOL
Santa Rosa, NM — September 11, 2015
Event Information
| Date | September 11, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA260 |
| Event ID | 20150916X60822 |
| Location | Santa Rosa, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.93917, -104.64584 |
| Airport | SANTA ROSA ROUTE 66 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ROCCI MARTIGNONI |
| Model | JA30 SUPERSTOL |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during takeoff he "lost rudder control" and the airplane exited the runway to the left. During the runway excursion, the airplane ground looped, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing impacted terrain. The left wing sustained substantial damage.
The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.