N557JM is a 2023 Vans Aircraft RV-7. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Aerosport IO-360 series rated at 180 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Easley, SC. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Jun 2023. It has been registered to its current owner since May 2019. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 3 years old
- 1 of 749 Vans Aircraft RV-7
2023
2019
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After completing a successful landing, the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane applied engine power to begin the takeoff. During the takeoff roll, the airplane began to veer right. The pilot applied left rudder to correct; however, the airplane veered left and exited the left side of the runway. The airplane impacted the precision approach path indicators light system resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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