Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
NTSB analysis
According to the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he noticed that the engine oil temperature increased 25° higher than normal, while flying about 4,500 ft msl. He decided to land, let the engine cool, and check the engine oil level. During the landing roll on a dirt strip, the airplane veered left, the left main landing gear struck a bush, and the right wingtip impacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and aileron.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR25LA191 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 3, 2025
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Owyhee, Oregon
- Nearest airport
- Owyhee Reservoir State (28U)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built JUST SUPERSTOL
- N-number
- N40JL
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2014
- 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.