Pilot Debrief

GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-5B near Midland, TX — 2009-05-14

Final reportCEN09CA298
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Date
2009-05-14
Location
Midland, TX, USA
Airport
MDD
Aircraft
GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-5B
Registration
N225BC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

During the takeoff roll the airplane swerved left of the runway's centerline. The solo student pilot, who had obtained 16 total flight hours, corrected back to the runway's center before the airplane swerved to the left again. Electing to abort the takeoff, the student pilot closed the engine throttle and began to apply the brakes. The airplane then exited the left side of the runway and momentarily became airborne. Once back on the ground, the airplane's left wing tip impacted the airport perimeter fence and subsequently the airplane came to rest in an upright position. The student pilot was able to exit the airplane unassisted. An examination of the airplane revealed structural damage to the left wing. The student pilot later reported that there were no malfunctions or failures with the airplane's controls.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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