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May 4, 2023 · Gulfstream American AA-5A · N26941
Knoxville, TN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 4, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Knoxville, TN
Aircraft
Gulfstream American AA-5A (1979)
Tail Number
N26941
Operator
Fast Track Flight Training
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA23LA227
The student pilot was departing on her third solo flight. During the takeoff the airplane began drifting to the left and the pilot attempted to correct with right rudder application. The pilot said that it then felt as if the airplane encountered a gust of wind that pushed it to the left off the runway and into the grass. The airplane’s left wing struck a runway approach light and was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The student pilot was departing on her third solo flight. During the takeoff the airplane began drifting to the left and the pilot attempted to correct with right rudder application. The pilot said that it then felt as if the airplane encountered a gust of wind that pushed it to the left off the runway and into the grass. The airplane’s left wing struck a runway approach light and was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportKnoxville Downtown Island (0nm E)
Runway26
Runway Length3499 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGulfstream American AA-5A
Tail NumberN26941
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFast Track Flight Training
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2G · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 5 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 41 F
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time13:55
Weather SourceWFAC