EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK AS SPORTSTAR
Scottsdale, AZ — May 8, 2011
Event Information
| Date | May 8, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR11CA219 |
| Event ID | 20110508X12202 |
| Location | Scottsdale, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.62278, -111.91055 |
| Airport | Scottsdale |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK AS |
| Model | SPORTSTAR |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAWN |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
Full Narrative
The student pilot stated that during the takeoff roll the airplane departed the runway to the left and the left wing struck an airport light. No mechanical failures or malfunctions were reported by the pilot.
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.