N902LA

Substantial
None

EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK AS SPORTSTARS/N: 20070902

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 11, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA356
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Event ID
20120612X94214
Coordinates
39.627498, -86.088058
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 control of the airplane during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N902LA
Make
EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK AS
Serial Number
20070902
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
SPORTSTAREVSS
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
1722 RIDGEWOOD AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
DAVENPORT
State / Zip Code
IA 52803-3453
Country
United States

Analysis

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 2 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 to the left, off the runway to a stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The student pilot listed no mechanical failure or malfunction of the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA356