On 13 Dec 2015, a MCMICHAEL ELMER L LANCAIR 360 was involved in an aviation accident near Rimrock, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a left main landing gear collapse. This summary draws on records from NTSB.
During landing roll, the airplane pulled right and departed the runway. The left main landing gear collapsed and the airplane skidded to a stop. No mechanical anomalies were found.
Incident Overview
A pilot reported that the approach and touchdown were "acceptable," but during the landing roll the airplane pulled to the right and departed the runway. As the airplane traveled off the paved surface, the left main landing gear collapsed, causing the aircraft to skid to a stop in the adjacent terrain. The right wing and fuselage sustained substantial damage.
Postaccident Inspection
A Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Safety Inspector conducted a postaccident inspection. The inspection found no anomalies with the flight controls; all tires were reported to be in good condition.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Contributing factors
PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained