AIR CREATION USA LLC SKYPPER
Stow, MA — August 29, 2015
Event Information
| Date | August 29, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA253 |
| Event ID | 20150909X44407 |
| Location | Stow, MA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.46056, -71.51778 |
| Airport | MINUTE MAN AIR FIELD |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | AIR CREATION USA LLC |
| Model | SKYPPER |
| Category | WSFT |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper directional control inputs during the takeoff roll, resulting in a roll over and collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor in the weight shift control aircraft reported that during the takeoff roll on an asphalt runway, the pilot receiving instruction over-controlled the steering pedals and the aircraft tipped over. The instructor stated that the accident sequence occurred instantly and that he did not have time to apply corrective measures. The weight shift control aircraft sustained substantial damage to the keel, control frame, and leading edge tube.
The flight instructor reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.