Pilot Debrief

JABIRU J230-SP near Reno, NV — 2009-08-18

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Date
2009-08-18
Location
Reno, NV, USA
Airport
RST
Aircraft
JABIRU J230-SP
Registration
N690J
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control throughout the takeoff roll.

NTSB 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.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
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Docket documents1

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