Pilot Debrief

REMOS ACFT GMBH FLUGZEUGBAU REMOS GX near Ann Arbor, MI — 2012-04-05

Final reportCEN12LA231
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Date
2012-04-05
Location
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Airport
ARB
Aircraft
REMOS ACFT GMBH FLUGZEUGBAU REMOS GX
Registration
N75GX
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Takeoff roll

Probable cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control on takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot reported that the airplane suddenly veered to the left during the takeoff roll and that he was unable to maintain control, even with full opposite rudder and aileron inputs. The airplane became momentarily airborne before it nosed down and impacted a field adjacent to the runway. The student pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted takeoff when the airplane began to veer hard to the left.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
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Docket documents1

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