# NTSB MIA98LA169: Mohr Skybolt, N6JJ, Lakeland, FL, May 25, 1998

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: May 25, 1998, 11:50 local (15:50 UTC)
- Place: Lakeland, FL
- Coordinates: 28.039897, -81.900695 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=28.0399&lon=-81.9007&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report July 26, 2001
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 38526
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA98LA169
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/38526/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA169

## Probable cause

the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, after landing, resulting in the airplane departing the left side of the runway and subsequent impact with the ground.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - lack of familiarity with aircraft, pilot in command
  - terrain condition - ground

## Analysis

The flight landed on runway 23.  The pilot lost control of the airplane, it departed the runway to the left, went over a grassy area, crossed runway 9/27, broke off one of the main landing gear, a wing struck the ground, and the airplane ground looped.  The pilot was issues an NTSB Form 6720.1/2 on May 27, 1998.  As of December 17, 1998, the completed NTSB Form 6120.1/2, was never returned, and there are no written statements from the pilot on the events of the accident

## Factual narrative

On May 25, 1998, about 1150 eastern daylight time, a homebuilt Mohr Skybolt, N6JJ, registered to a private owner, crashed on landing at the Lakeland Airport, Lakeland, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The private pilot reported no injuries. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The local personal flight originated from the same airport, at 1100.

According to the pilot, he intended to stay in the local traffic pattern and perform some touch-and-go landings.  He said he had enough fuel for an hour, but the pattern got busy so he was about ready to end the flight.  He landed on runway 23.  The airplane departed the runway to the left, went over a grassy area, crosses runway 9/27, broke off one of the main landing gear, a wing struck the ground, and the airplane ground looped.

The pilot was issued an NTSB Form 6120.1/2 on May 27, 1998.  Many attempts were made by the NTSB on the phone and in conversations with the pilot to help him complete the form.  He always gave reasons why had not completed the form and always promised he would.  As of December 17, 1998, the completed NTSB Form 6120.1/2, was never returned, and there are no written statements from the pilot on the events of the accident

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6JJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6JJ), registered now, S/N LM-6, built 1975 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: MOHR SKYBOLT
- Registry model: [Mohr SKYBOLT](https://openairdocs.org/model/mohr-skybolt) (registry code 0565553) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming IO-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-540-series) (registry code 41530, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane, amateur-built
- Serial number: LM-6
- Airframe hours: 618
- Engines: Lycoming IO-540 300 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Don L. Hall
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special)
- Airport: LAL, Lakeland Linder Regional, runway 23, 5,000 × 150 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 56; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: unknown, unknown; seat: left; flight hours: 559 total, 14 in this make and model, 51 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 180° at 3 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 3,000 ft broken
- Temperature: 88 °F, dew point 68 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: LAL

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19980525014939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980525014939A), May 25, 1998: Amtr SKYBOLT, Lakeland, FL, Substantial damage. Lost directional control landing. Crossed runways and taxiways trying regain control. Sheared gear due side loads. (-23) the pilot lost directional control of…

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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