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
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
Registered Owner (Current)
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