On 25 Sep 2016, a BRM AERO BRISTELL S LSA was involved in an aviation accident near Minden, NV. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's over correction during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, a landing gear collapse, and substantial damage to the right wing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During landing roll, the airplane veered left of centerline; pilot overcorrected causing a swerve, skidding onto a taxiway where the right main landing gear collapsed.
Incident Details
During the landing roll, the pilot reported that the airplane was positioned to the left of the runway centerline. Attempting to correct the deviation, the pilot steered to the right. However, the correction was excessive, leading to a swerve. The airplane then skidded off the left side of the runway and onto a taxiway. As a result of the excursion, the right main landing gear collapsed.
Aircraft Damage
The right wing sustained substantial damage during the event.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Contributing factors
Incorrect use/operationDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot