ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 211124
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| Date: | Sunday 25 February 2018 |
| Time: | 14:30 |
| Type: |  Tecnam Astore |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N194CT |
| MSN: | 039 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2015 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 156 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 914 Turbo |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Apopka, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Apopka, FL (X04) |
| Apopka, FL (X04) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
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.
Probable Cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-May-2018 15:39 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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