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September 12, 2014 · Evektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar NO Series · N800NW
Newark, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 12, 2014
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Newark, IL
Aircraft
Evektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar NO Series (2007)
Tail Number
N800NW
Operator
Ryan Boston
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA499
The flight instructor reported that the student pilot made a normal takeoff from a turf runway. While the student pilot was flying the departure leg, the flight instructor initiated a simulated engine failure. During the student pilot's approach, the flight instructor noticed the airspeed deteriorate. The flight instructor stated that when he attempted to assume control of the airplane, the student pilot did not release the controls. A sink rate developed and the airplane struck a power line prior to the runway. During ground impact, both wings and fuselage were substantially damaged. The student pilot did not recall the accident sequence of events due to his injuries.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot did not maintain proper airspeed during the simulated emergency landing and failed to relinquish control to the flight instructor when the flight instructor attempted to intervene, which resulted in the loss of control. Contributing was the flight instructor's failure to properly monitor the student pilot, and the poor communication between the flight instructor and student pilot.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that the student pilot made a normal takeoff from a turf runway. While the student pilot was flying the departure leg, the flight instructor initiated a simulated engine failure. During the student pilot's approach, the flight instructor noticed the airspeed deteriorate. The flight instructor stated that when he attempted to assume control of the airplane, the student pilot did not release the controls. A sink rate developed and the airplane struck a power line prior to the runway. During ground impact, both wings and fuselage were substantially damaged. The student pilot did not recall the accident sequence of events due to his injuries.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:44 CDT
Nearest AirportCushing Field Ltd Airport (1nm NNE)
Runway18
Runway Length2831 ft
Runway Width180 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEvektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar NO Series
Tail NumberN800NW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRyan Boston
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912US · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · First Class · Serious
Crew 2Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 12 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingOvercast 2300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 39 C
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time20:52
Weather SourceWFAC