Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control throughout the takeoff roll.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that he was taking off for a local flight in the traffic pattern. During the takeoff roll, the nose of the airplane rose up and blocked the runway centerline markings. He stated that the airplane drifted to the left edge of the runway, and he attempted to continue the takeoff. The airplane exited the left side of the runway surface, and impacted terrain. The airplane came to rest in a level attitude. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed structural damage to the nose landing gear assembly, left and right main landing gear assemblies, fuselage, and wing.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR09CA404 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 18, 2009
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Reno, Nevada
- Nearest airport
- Reno Stead (RST)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Jabiru J230-SP
- N-number
- N690J
- Category
- Airplane
- 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.