No fatalities

6 May 2023: STEVEN RADENBAUGH JA35 SUPERSTOL — EMERALD ISLE APARTMENTS LLC — Moorpark, CA

Moorpark, CA, United States

On 6 May 2023, a STEVEN RADENBAUGH JA35 SUPERSTOL operated by EMERALD ISLE APARTMENTS LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Moorpark, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an off airport precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the flight with a possible mechanical malfunction. This summary draws on records from NTSB.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an off airport precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the flight with a possible mechanical malfunction.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilotMalfunction