Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that after the initial touch down the airplane had a "left turning tendency", veered off the runway to the left into deep grass, and nosed over.
The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left main wing.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA15CA203 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 23, 2015
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Hazleton, Pennsylvania
- Nearest airport
- Hazleton Rgnl (HZL)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built QUICKIE Q 2
- N-number
- N518JW
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2005
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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.