N180BL

Substantial
None

BRM AERO BRISTELL SS/N: 180/2016

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 25, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA16CA513
Location
Minden, NV
Event ID
20160927X64619
Coordinates
39.000278, -119.752502
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 over correction during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, a landing gear collapse, and substantial damage to the right wing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BRM AERO
Serial Number
180/2016
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2016
Model / ICAO
BRISTELL SB23E
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
BRISTELL S-LSA

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GRAHAM ERIC HARRIS
Address
355 CLEAR ROCK RANCH RD
City
JOHNSON CITY
State / Zip Code
TX 78636-4845
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during the landing roll, he noticed the airplane was to the left of centerline. The pilot further reported that he attempted to correct the airplane to the right, but overcorrected and began to swerve on the runway. The airplane skidded off the runway to the left onto a taxiway and the right main landing gear collapsed.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.

The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the 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# GAA16CA513