Pilot Debrief

EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK AS SPORTSTAR near Indianapolis, IN — 2012-06-11

Final reportCEN12CA356
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Date
2012-06-11
Location
Indianapolis, IN, USA
Airport
HFY
Aircraft
EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK AS SPORTSTAR
Registration
N902LA
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot reported that the flight began as a dual instruction flight with his flight instructor. They performed 6 or 7 landings, which included simulated engine failures. The instructor then exited the airplane, and the student pilot performed two more takeoffs and landings to a full stop without incident. On the third solo takeoff, the left wing dipped and contacted the ground. The airplane then began to skid left, then off the runway to a stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The student pilot listed no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
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Docket documents1

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