JABIRU USA SPORT AIRCRAFT LLC J230-SP
Springdale, AR — June 6, 2018
Event Information
| Date | June 6, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA327 |
| Event ID | 20180606X20305 |
| Location | Springdale, AR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.17417, -94.12222 |
| Airport | SPRINGDALE MUNI |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that, during takeoff, the airplane started to veer to the left. He attempted to recover with right rudder input but airplane continued to veer left, departed the runway and came to rest in a ditch against the perimeter fence.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left lift strut.
The student pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft 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.