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June 14, 2012 · Evektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar Plus · N617EV

Erie, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 14, 2012
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Erie, CO
Aircraft
Evektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar Plus
Tail Number
N617EV
Operator
Sky Raider Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA370

After the student pilot rotated the airplane for a simulated soft field takeoff, it began to drift to the right side of the runway and was slow to gain airspeed. He lowered the nose in an attempt to increase airspeed, but the airplane continued to drift to the right. The flight instructor took control of the airplane and pulled back on the control yoke to climb in an attempt to clear a house adjacent to the runway. The right wing clipped the roof and the airplane descended, impacted the driveway, slid across the street, and struck a stop sign. Postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot’s improper performance of a soft field takeoff procedure, which resulted in a loss of airplane control, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to correct the situation.

Full Narrative

According to the instructor’s accident report, the student was making a soft field takeoff on runway 33 with 15 degrees flaps deployed. As the airplane was rotated, it began to drift to the right side of the runway and was slow to gain airspeed because it was in the takeoff configuration. The student pilot lowered the nose in an attempt to increase airspeed, but the airplane continued to drift to the right. The instructor took control, felt resistance in the control yoke, and called for full control. The instructor pulled back on the control yoke to climb in an attempt and clear a house adjacent to the runway. The right wing clipped a portion of the roof, impacted the driveway, and slid across the street, striking a stop sign at a road intersection. Postaccident examination of the airplane failed to show any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:50 MDT
Nearest AirportErie Municipal (1nm)
Runway33
Runway Length4700 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftEvektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar Plus
Tail NumberN617EV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSky Raider Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsBombardier-Rotax Gmbh · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · Second Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 45 · Sprt · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data