JESS LLC JUST AIRCRAFT SUPERS
Boca Raton, FL — May 28, 2017
Event Information
| Date | May 28, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA324 |
| Event ID | 20170530X94418 |
| Location | Boca Raton, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 26.38222, -80.10361 |
| Airport | BOCA RATON |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | JESS LLC |
| Model | JUST AIRCRAFT SUPERS |
| 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 the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll, the airplane veered to the left. He added that he applied brakes, but the airplane continued to the left. Subsequently, the airplane ground looped to the left, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing impacted the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot reported that the winds were light and variable.
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.