Accident Details
Date
Saturday, July 15, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA422
Location
Marion, IA
Event ID
20170719X63345
Coordinates
42.031112, -91.531944
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 the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ROTORMATE LLC
Address
1401 INDUSTRIAL DR
City
ROYSE CITY
State / Zip Code
TX 75189-5405
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, after a normal touchdown, the nose of the airplane dropped, and he added power. Subsequently, the airplane bounced, exited the runway to the right, and came to rest nose down.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and engine mounts.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA17CA422