JABIRU J230-SP
Delavan, WI — May 24, 2009
Event Information
| Date | May 24, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA314 |
| Event ID | 20090526X54946 |
| Location | Delavan, WI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.63389, -88.60111 |
| Airport | Lake Lawn Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | JABIRU |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.
Full Narrative
Prior to the accident, the pilot had performed three take-off and landings on runway 36. During the fourth landing, the airplane began to veer to the left after touchdown. The pilot applied "hard right rudder which had little effect until the nose wheel touched down." After the nose wheel touched down, the airplane began to turn to the right; however, the left wing impacted trees. Examination of the airplane revealed the left wing was partially separated from the airframe and the composite fuselage was cracked along the longitudinal axis. The pilot reported he had 1,370 total flight hours and 12 hours in the accident airplane. The pilot stated the accident airplane was not equipped with toe brakes, which was different than the airplanes he had been used to flying.
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.