CUBCRAFTERS INC CC11-160
Borrego Springs, CA — March 18, 2017
Event Information
| Date | March 18, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA227 |
| Event ID | 20170411X50232 |
| Location | Borrego Springs, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.22000, -116.16000 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CUBCRAFTERS INC |
| Model | CC11-160 |
| 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 selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in impact with obstacles.
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.
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.