JABIRU J230-SP
Reno, NV — August 18, 2009
Event Information
| Date | August 18, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA404 |
| Event ID | 20090818X70818 |
| Location | Reno, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.66806, -119.87639 |
| Airport | Reno Stead |
| 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 throughout the takeoff roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was taking off for a local flight in the traffic pattern. During the takeoff roll, the nose of the airplane rose up and blocked the runway centerline markings. He stated that the airplane drifted to the left edge of the runway, and he attempted to continue the takeoff. The airplane exited the left side of the runway surface, and impacted terrain. The airplane came to rest in a level attitude. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed structural damage to the nose landing gear assembly, left and right main landing gear assemblies, fuselage, and wing.
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.