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January 27, 2015 · Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 Undesignat · N805ER
La Verne, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 27, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
La Verne, CA
Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 Undesignat (2003)
Tail Number
N805ER
Operator
Mile High
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR15CA094
The student pilot reported that the purpose of the solo flight was for him to practice soft-field takeoffs from a hard surface runway. During the takeoff roll, the airplane encountered a sudden gust of wind and the student pilot was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane veered to the left of the runway centerline and continued off the surface, colliding with several signs before coming to rest in a grassy area. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The student pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The student pilot further reported that the accident could have been prevented if he was more vigilant of sudden gusts of wind even in reported calm wind conditions.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff from a runway, which resulted in a collision with a sign.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that the purpose of the solo flight was for him to practice soft-field takeoffs from a hard surface runway. During the takeoff roll, the airplane encountered a sudden gust of wind and the student pilot was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane veered to the left of the runway centerline and continued off the surface, colliding with several signs before coming to rest in a grassy area. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The student pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The student pilot further reported that the accident could have been prevented if he was more vigilant of sudden gusts of wind even in reported calm wind conditions.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 PST
Nearest AirportBrackett Field (16nm E)
Runway26L
Runway Length4840 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 Undesignat
Tail NumberN805ER
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMile High
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time22:45
Weather SourcePILO