Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, while practicing stop-and-go landings, the airplane touched down and began drifting to the left. Subsequently, the pilot attempted a go-around. However, as he added full power, the airplane’s drift worsened. The left wing contacted a runway hold short sign and the airplane departed the runway which resulted in substantial damage to both wings and the horizontal stabilizer.
The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC25LA048 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 8, 2025
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Mojave, California
- Nearest airport
- Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan (MHV)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Czech Sport Aircraft A S SPORTCRUISER
- N-number
- N724SC
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2017
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Instructional
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.