Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN14CA291

Middleton, WI, USA

Aircraft #1

N752J

JABIRU USA SPORT AIRCRAFT LLC J230-SP

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot stated he was taking off from a turf runway and he did not maintain directional control of the airplane on the soft runway surface. The airplane struck a runway edge marker, substantially damaging the airplane at the gear strut attachment point. The pilot reported there were no anomalies with the airplane prior to impact.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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