Probable cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a left main landing gear collapse.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that the approach and touchdown were "acceptable," but during the landing roll the airplane pulled to the right and departed the runway. During the runway excursion, the left main landing gear collapsed and the airplane skidded to a stop in terrain. The right wing and fuselage sustained substantial damage.
According to a Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Safety Inspector who performed a postaccident inspection, no anomalies were found with the flight controls and all tires were in good condition.
The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA16CA079 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Dec 13, 2015
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Rimrock, Arizona
- Nearest airport
- Rimrock (48AZ)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built LANCAIR 360
- N-number
- N113LM
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1994
- 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.