Pilot Debrief

EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK AS SPORTSTAR near Scottsdale, AZ — 2011-05-08

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Date
2011-05-08
Location
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Airport
KSDL
Aircraft
EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK AS SPORTSTAR
Registration
N636EV
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot stated that during the takeoff roll the airplane departed the runway to the left and the left wing struck an airport light. No mechanical failures or malfunctions were reported by the pilot.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents3

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