COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE TECNA ASTORE
Apopka, FL — February 25, 2018
Event Information
| Date | February 25, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA142 |
| Event ID | 20180226X01845 |
| Location | Apopka, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.70694, -81.58167 |
| Airport | ORLANDO APOPKA |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE TECNA |
| Model | ASTORE |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
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.
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.