N557JMJOHN W MOLL Vans RV-72023-09-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

JOHN W MOLL Vans RV-7S/N: 70912

Summary

On September 29, 2023, a John W Moll Vans RV-7 (N557JM) was involved in an incident near Liberty, SC. 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 maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA387. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N557JM.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 29, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA387
Location
Liberty, SC
Event ID
20231002193172
Coordinates
34.813474, -82.698247
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 maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
JOHN W MOLL
Serial Number
70912
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2023
Model / ICAO
Vans RV-7
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
VANS RV-7

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MOLL JOHN W
Address
5003 SUNSET DR
City
EASLEY
State / Zip Code
SC 29642-7813
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA23LA387