GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-5B
Midland, TX, May 14, 2009
Event Information
| Date | May 14, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Midland, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.03639, -102.10111 |
| Airport | Midland Airpark |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA298 |
| Event ID | 20090515X12934 |
Aircraft
| Make | GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. |
| Model | AA-5B |
| Registration # | N225BC |
| Operator | PERMIAN VOLO INC |
| Owner | PERMIAN VOLO INC |
| 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
During the takeoff roll the airplane swerved left of the runway's centerline. The solo student pilot, who had obtained 16 total flight hours, corrected back to runway's center before the airplane swerved to the left again. Electing to abort the takeoff, the student pilot closed the engine throttle and began to apply the brakes. The airplane then exited the left side of the runway and momentarily became airborne. Once back on the ground, the airplane's left wing tip impacted the airport perimeter fence and subsequently the airplane came to rest in an upright position. The student pilot was able to exit the airplane unassisted. An examination of the airplane revealed structural damage to the left wing. The student pilot later reported that there were no malfunctions or failures with the airplane's controls.
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.