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February 25, 2018 · Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna Astore NO Series · N194CT
Apopka, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 25, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Apopka, FL
Aircraft
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna Astore NO Series (2015)
Tail Number
N194CT
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA142
The solo student pilot reported that, during takeoff, as he applied full power, the airplane veered to the left. He attempted to recover, but the airplane exited the left side of the runway and came to rest in a ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that, during takeoff, as he applied full power, the airplane veered to the left. He attempted to recover, but the airplane exited the left side of the runway and came to rest in a ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, and both wings. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EST
Nearest AirportOrlando Apopka (0nm SSE)
Runway15
Runway Length3987 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna Astore NO Series
Tail NumberN194CT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 914 Turbo · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC