Flight Design CTSW
Delaware, OH — December 20, 2019
Event Information
| Date | December 20, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN20CA039 |
| Event ID | 20191223X54203 |
| Location | Delaware, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.27972, -83.11472 |
| Airport | Delaware Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Flight Design |
| Model | CTSW |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during takeoff, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and subsequent landing on grassy terrain, during which the airplane bounced and then nosed over.
Full Narrative
The student pilot was flying solo in the traffic pattern and had landed with the intention of performing a touch-and-go. During the takeoff, the airplane "veered heavily to the left." The student pilot attempted to correct the veer without success. The student pilot elected to land the airplane in the grass; the airplane bounced twice and then nosed over resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and rudder. The student pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations. The student pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the touch-and-go.
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.