N667JJABIRU USA SPORT AIRCRAFT LLC J230-SP2013-09-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

JABIRU USA SPORT AIRCRAFT LLC J230-SPS/N: 574

Summary

On September 13, 2013, a Jabiru USA Sport Aircraft LLC J230-SP (N667J) was involved in an incident near Conway, AR. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to attain the proper landing approach speed and touchdown point, which resulted in a runway excursion after touchdown and collision with a blast fence.

The pilot stated that while on final approach to the airport, the airplane’s airspeed was too high and he overshot his intended touchdown point. Once the airplane touched down, the pilot was unable to stop the airplane before and it continued off the end of the runway. The left wing struck a blast fence and then came to rest against the airport perimeter fence. The left wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN13CA549. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N667J.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 13, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA549
Location
Conway, AR
Event ID
20130916X43341
Coordinates
35.081665, -92.432502
Nearest Airport
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 attain the proper landing approach speed and touchdown point, which resulted in a runway excursion after touchdown and collision with a blast fence.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
JABIRU USA SPORT AIRCRAFT LLC
Serial Number
574
Engine Type
4-cycle
Model / ICAO
J230-SP
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J230-SP

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LOCASCIO JOSEPH M
Address
8940 DAVID PL APT 1B
City
DES PLAINES
State / Zip Code
IL 60016-4064
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated that while on final approach to the airport, the airplane’s airspeed was too high and he overshot his intended touchdown point. Once the airplane touched down, the pilot was unable to stop the airplane before and it continued off the end of the runway. The left wing struck a blast fence and then came to rest against the airport perimeter fence. The left wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13CA549