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September 2, 2016 · Evektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar NO Series · N904LA

Delaware, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 2, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Delaware, OH
Aircraft
Evektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar NO Series (2007)
Tail Number
N904LA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA529

The student pilot reported that during his first supervised solo landing that was conducted in light and variable crosswind conditions, he initiated a go around because, the wind had pushed him off course, and he was no longer in a good position to land. He further reported that during his second approach "everything looked good", but that immediately after the wheels touched down, the airplane veered to the left. He tried to compensate but "very quickly lost control". Subsequently, the airplane exited the runway to the left, the nose gear collapsed, and the right wing struck the ground. A post-accident examination revealed substantial damage to the right wing rear spar. The student pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. A review of local weather at the time of the accident showed the wind 070 degrees true at 6 nautical miles per hour, and not gusting. The student pilot landed on runway 28.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot’s inadequate compensation for the quartering tailwind on landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.

Full Narrative

The student pilot reported that during his first supervised solo landing that was conducted in light and variable crosswind conditions, he initiated a go around because, the wind had pushed him off course, and he was no longer in a good position to land. He further reported that during his second approach "everything looked good", but that immediately after the wheels touched down, the airplane veered to the left. He tried to compensate but "very quickly lost control". Subsequently, the airplane exited the runway to the left, the nose gear collapsed, and the right wing struck the ground. A post-accident examination revealed substantial damage to the right wing rear spar. The student pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. A review of local weather at the time of the accident showed the wind 070 degrees true at 6 nautical miles per hour, and not gusting. The student pilot landed runway 28.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 EDT
Nearest AirportDelaware Muni - Jim Moore Fiel (0nm W)
Runway28
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftEvektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar NO Series
Tail NumberN904LA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Sprt · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 55
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time13:36
Weather SourceWFAC

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