Pilot Debrief

COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE TECNA ASTORE near Apopka, FL — 2018-02-25

Final reportGAA18CA142
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Date
2018-02-25
Location
Apopka, FL, USA
Airport
X04
Aircraft
COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE TECNA ASTORE
Registration
N194CT
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The solo student pilot reported that, during takeoff, as he applied full power, the airplane veered to the left. He attempted to recover, but the airplane exited the left side of the runway and came to rest in a ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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Docket documents2

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