Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR21LA282

Oceano, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N733J

JABIRU USA SPORT AIRCRAFT LLC J230-SP

Analysis

The pilot reported that during landing the airplane’s speed was too fast and it landed hard. The right main landing gear wheel pant became lodged under the right main landing gear tire, and the pilot applied the single lever hand brake. The unobstructed left tire created a pivot point, and the right tire slid on top of the fiberglass wheel pant until eroded, precipitating a loss of directional control. The airplane veered left, exited the left side of the runway, and nosed over substantially damaging the left wing and fuselage.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after landing fast and hard which damaged the right main landing gear wheel pant which lodged under the wheel.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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