Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA327
Location
Springdale, AR
Event ID
20180606X20305
Coordinates
36.174167, -94.122222
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
Model / ICAO
J230-SP
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J230-SP
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
KNOXVILLE FLYERS INC
Address
2701 SPENCE PL
City
KNOXVILLE
State / Zip Code
TN 37920-2781
Country
United States
Analysis
The solo student pilot reported that, during takeoff, the airplane started to veer to the left. He attempted to recover with right rudder input but airplane continued to veer left, departed the runway and came to rest in a ditch against the perimeter fence.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left lift strut.
The student pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft 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# GAA18CA327