Pilot Debrief

ANTARES MA33 near Coeur d'Alene, ID — 2019-10-11

Final reportGAA20CA019
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Date
2019-10-11
Location
Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA
Airport
COE
Aircraft
ANTARES MA33
Registration
N92287
Category
Trike
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's improper release of the throttle and failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot reported that his memory of the accident was "spotty." He added that, during takeoff, the weight-shift-control aircraft climbed to about 30 ft and that his foot slipped off the throttle pedal. The aircraft dove toward the ground in a left bank and impacted terrain. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to both wings.

NTSB coding

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