Pilot Debrief

Evektor-Aerotechnik SportStar near Arlington, WA — 2008-07-08

Final reportSEA08LA164
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Date
2008-07-08
Location
Arlington, WA, USA
Airport
KAWO
Aircraft
Evektor-Aerotechnik SportStar
Registration
N918LA
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll in gusty conditions.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot reported that during the takeoff roll on runway 34, the airplane was buffeted by a gust of wind and it yawed to the left. He applied full opposite rudder control; however, the airplane veered off the runway. After the airplane exited the runway, the right main landing gear leg collapsed and the airplane came to rest adjacent to the runway. The student pilot stated that the winds at the time of the accident were from 280 degrees at 11 knots. No mechanical failures or malfunctions were reported.

NTSB coding

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