Accident Details
Date
Sunday, February 25, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA142
Location
Apopka, FL
Event ID
20180226X01845
Coordinates
28.706943, -81.581665
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
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SUNNILAND RANCH AIRPORT LLC
Address
12245 NE 56TH AVE
City
OKEECHOBEE
State / Zip Code
FL 34972-7402
Country
United States
Analysis
The solo student pilot reported that, during takeoff, as he applied full power, the airplane veered to the left. He attempted to recover, but the airplane exited the left side of the runway and came to rest in a ditch.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, and both wings.
The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA18CA142