Accident Details
Date
Saturday, November 12, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR12CA038
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Event ID
20111115X14851
Coordinates
33.688056, -112.082496
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 inadequate directional control during takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
AERO EQUITIES LLC
Address
PO BOX 3497
City
VENTURA
State / Zip Code
CA 93006-3497
Country
United States
Analysis
The student pilot reported that during a touch-and-go landing, he applied power for takeoff and the airplane began to veer to the left. Despite the student pilot's control inputs, the airplane continued to veer to the left and exited the runway surface. Subsequently, the airplane struck a ditch and nosed over, which resulted in structural damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder. The student pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA038