JONES RODNEY V WITTMAN TA
Yucca Valley, CA — January 16, 2009
Event Information
| Date | January 16, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA094 |
| Event ID | 20090120X25754 |
| Location | Yucca Valley, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.14972, -116.40916 |
| Airport | Yucca Valley Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | JONES RODNEY V |
| Model | WITTMAN TA |
| 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
A loss of directional control due to a weld joint failure of the left rudder pedal.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll on the asphalt runway, the left rudder pedal separated and he was unable to maintain directional control. Subsequently, the airplane ground looped and exited the right side of the runway. The fuselage and left wing were structurally damaged. The left rudder pedal was separated at its weld point. No further anomalies were noted with the flight control systems.
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.