Just JA 30 SUPERSTOL N146BB

Summary

On 15 August 2020 at about 19:30 local time, a Just JA 30 SUPERSTOL registered N146BB was involved in an accident near Clover, South Carolina, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

15 August 2020 at 19:30

Classification

Accident

Location

Clover, South Carolina, United States

Nearest airport

N/A (PVT)

Coordinates

35.1083, -81.1753

Aircraft

Just JA 30 SUPERSTOL

Registration

N146BB

Category

Airplane

Year built

2016

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Unknown → Gastonia

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

ERA20LA286

1 person had minor injuries.

The separation of a spark plug lead, resulting in a partial loss of engine power and collision with trees.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the initial takeoff, the airplane was not developing adequate lift and was not climbing as expected. He maneuvered to avoid trees at the end of the runway; however, the airplane collided with the trees and the pilot lost airplane control. The airplane came to rest in a wooded area and sustained substantial damage. Examination of the engine revealed adequate fuel for the flight. Further examination of the engine revealed that one of the spark plug leads became disconnected and there was no postaccident impact damage in this area. The separated spark plug lead most likely resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.