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June 11, 2012 · Evektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar · N902LA
Indianapolis, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 11, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Aircraft
Evektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar
Tail Number
N902LA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA356
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 two 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 left, then off the runway to a stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The student pilot listed no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Lateral/bank control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:35 EDT
Nearest AirportGreenwood Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length4990 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEvektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar
Tail NumberN902LA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 1400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time13:54
Weather SourceWFAC