Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary LAX07CA112

El Cajon, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N829CL

Caywood Long-Ez

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The airplane veered off the runway after touchdown and damaged the landing gear structural attach points and the fuselage. The pilot said that just after touchdown the plane swerved left. He applied the right brake in an attempt to correct the swerve. The airplane departed the runway to the left and the left main landing gear dug into the dirt, causing damage to the main mount and fuselage. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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