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September 30, 2007 · Aerotechnik Sportstar-Evektor · N806EV

Maple Lake, MN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 30, 2007
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Maple Lake, MN
Aircraft
Aerotechnik Sportstar-Evektor
Tail Number
N806EV
Operator
Wright Aero
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07CA315

The airplane sustained substantial damage when it impacted the terrain during initial takeoff climb. The certified flight instructor (CFI) reported that the student pilot, who had a total of one hour of flight time, was attempting to takeoff on the first takeoff of the second instructional flight. The CFI reported that the airplane became airborne and "yawed hard to the left" when the airplane was about 20 - 30 feet above ground level. The CFI reported that he took control of the aircraft, but the student pilot pushed hard on the right pedal while attempting to push himself back into his seat. The airplane lost altitude and impacted a ravine on the right side of the runway in a level attitude, perpendicular to the runway. After the airplane nosed over, the CFI and student pilot exited the airplane through the broken canopy.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's failure to relinquish the flight controls and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision which resulted in the certified flight instructor not being able to maintain directional control. Contributing factors included the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the student pilot's total lack of experience.

Full Narrative

The airplane sustained substantial damage when it impacted the terrain during initial takeoff climb. The certified flight instructor (CFI) reported that the student pilot, who had a total of one hour of flight time, was attempting to takeoff on the first takeoff of the second instructional flight. The CFI reported that the airplane became airborne and "yawed hard to the left" when the airplane was about 20 - 30 feet above ground level. The CFI reported that he took control of the aircraft, but the student pilot pushed hard on the right pedal while attempting to push himself back into his seat. The airplane lost altitude and impacted a ravine on the right side of the runway in a level attitude, perpendicular to the runway. After the airplane nosed over, the CFI and student pilot exited the airplane through the broken canopy.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 CDT
Nearest AirportMaple Lake Municipal (0nm)
Runway10
Runway Length2796 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledMvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAerotechnik Sportstar-Evektor
Tail NumberN806EV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWright Aero
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 23 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 52 · None · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 61 F
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time20:00
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data