Accident Details
Date
Friday, January 16, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR09CA094
Location
Yucca Valley, CA
Event ID
20090120X25754
Coordinates
34.149715, -116.409156
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
A loss of directional control due to a weld joint failure of the left rudder pedal.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N90086
Make
JONES RODNEY V
Serial Number
001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
WILLIAMS JERRY M
Address
10250 13TH AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
HANFORD
State / Zip Code
CA 93230-9441
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing roll on the asphalt runway, the left rudder pedal separated and he was unable to maintain directional control. Subsequently, the airplane ground looped and exited the right side of the runway. The fuselage and left wing were structurally damaged. The left rudder pedal was separated at its weld point. No further anomalies were noted with the flight control systems.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA094