Summary
On June 06, 2018, a Jabiru USA Sport Aircraft LLC J230-SP (N748J) was involved in an incident near Springdale, 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 student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
The solo student pilot reported that, during takeoff, the airplane started to veer to the left. He attempted to recover with right rudder input but airplane continued to veer left, departed the runway and came to rest in a ditch against the perimeter fence.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left lift strut.
The student pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA18CA327. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N748J.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The solo student pilot reported that, during takeoff, the airplane started to veer to the left. He attempted to recover with right rudder input but airplane continued to veer left, departed the runway and came to rest in a ditch against the perimeter fence.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left lift strut.
The student pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft 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# GAA18CA327