Accident Details
Date
Friday, March 16, 2007
NTSB Number
LAX07CA112
Location
El Cajon, CA
Event ID
20070427X00465
Coordinates
32.826110, -116.972503
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's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N829CL
Make
CAYWOOD
Serial Number
1237
Year Built
1985
Model / ICAO
Long-Ez
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
C AND C BUSINESS GROUP INC
Address
675 FAIRVIEW DR STE 246
Status
Deregistered
City
CARSON CITY
State / Zip Code
NV 89701-5474
Country
United States
Analysis
The airplane veered off the runway after touchdown and damaged the landing gear structural attach points and the fuselage. The pilot said that just after touchdown the plane swerved left. He applied the right brake in an attempt to correct the swerve. The airplane departed the runway to the left and the left main landing gear dug into the dirt, causing damage to the main mount and fuselage. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX07CA112