Accident Details
Date
Friday, September 11, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA260
Location
Santa Rosa, NM
Event ID
20150916X60822
Coordinates
34.939167, -104.645835
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
JA30 SUPERSTOL
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
JA30 SUPERSTOL
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MUD DUCK LLC
Address
8 THE GRN STE A
City
DOVER
State / Zip Code
DE 19901-3618
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during takeoff he "lost rudder control" and the airplane exited the runway to the left. During the runway excursion, the airplane ground looped, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing impacted terrain. The left wing sustained substantial damage.
The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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# GAA15CA260