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August 9, 2020 · Evektor Aerotechnik Sportstar No Series · N644SB
Las Vegas, NV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 9, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Aircraft
Evektor Aerotechnik Sportstar No Series (2006)
Tail Number
N644SB
Operator
Light Sport Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR20CA260
The solo student pilot reported that during the landing roll, she was not ready to turn off the runway when the tower controller instructed her to exit the runway at taxiway "C". The pilot tried to follow the controller's instruction and made a turn at the taxiway. During the turn, the left wing was substantially damaged when it struck a taxiway sign. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's inadequate decision to make a premature turn onto a taxiway which resulted in a collision with a taxiway sign.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that during the landing roll, she was not ready to turn off the runway when the tower controller instructed her to exit the runway at taxiway "C". The pilot tried to follow the controller's instruction and made a turn at the taxiway. During the turn, the left wing was substantially damaged when it struck a taxiway sign. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 PDT
Nearest AirportNorth Las Vegas (0nm N)
Runway12R
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEvektor Aerotechnik Sportstar No Series
Tail NumberN644SB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLight Sport Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912/ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 19 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point10 C / 10 C
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC