N505EV

Substantial
None

EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK AS SPORTSTARS/N: 20050505

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
NTSB Number
ERA12CA302
Location
Lancaster, PA
Event ID
20120426X55701
Coordinates
40.122222, -76.294166
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff, and her delayed remedial action in aborting the takeoff after the loss of directional control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N505EV
Make
EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK AS
Serial Number
20050505
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
SPORTSTAREVSS
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DEAN JAMES J
Address
9903 WARM STONE ST
Status
Deregistered
City
THONOTOSASSA
State / Zip Code
FL 33592-3350
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot taxied the airplane onto the runway and applied full power to the engine for takeoff. The airplane veered to the left, and the pilot attempted to apply right rudder, but was unsuccessful in regaining control of the airplane before it departed the runway surface. The airplane bounced several times as it crossed the grassy area adjacent to the runway and a taxiway, before the pilot cut off the engine. The airplane ultimately came to rest about 2,000 feet from the runway threshold. During the accident sequence the nose landing gear collapsed and the firewall was substantially damaged. Examination of the airplane's rudder and nosewheel steering system revealed no evidence of any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA302