Accident Details
Date
Saturday, February 17, 2007
NTSB Number
LAX07CA096
Location
Livermore, CA
Event ID
20070305X00252
Coordinates
37.700000, -121.243614
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot failed to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1988
Model / ICAO
Quckie Q-200
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
Q-200 A
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ISBERG WESTON T
Address
15042 REYNOSA DR
City
RANCHO MURIETA
State / Zip Code
CA 95683-9143
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that this was his first flight in the airplane. After liftoff the airplane would not climb, therefore, he decided to land the airplane from an altitude of 4 feet. The landing attempt resulted in a bounced landing. The airplane veered off the runway at 40 knots, traveled through muddy grass, and nosed over. The pilot stated that he misperceived the problem and did not apply the required control input force to effectively move the elevator, which would have resulted in greater pitch control.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX07CA096