N225BC

Substantial
None

GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-5BS/N: AA5B0464

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 14, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA298
Location
Midland, TX
Event ID
20090515X12934
Coordinates
32.036388, -102.101112
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

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

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP.
Serial Number
AA5B0464
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
AA-5BAA5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
AA-5B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MONTAGUE RONNIE L
Address
4248 HIGHWAY 407
City
FRENCH CAMP
State / Zip Code
MS 39745-9518
Country
United States

Analysis

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 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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA298