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WPR11CA219

2011-05-08 · Scottsdale, Arizona, United States · None · 1 aircraft · Status: Completed

Airport KSDL

Current FAA registration · N636EV

Make / Model
EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK AS SPORTSTAR
Engine
ROTAX 912ULS SERIES (100 hp)
Seats / Engines
2 seats · 1 engine
Last airworthiness date
20061009
ADS-B equipped
Yes — Mode-S A8547E

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry (releasable master file).

Aircraft involved

Probable cause & findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.

Factual 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. 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. Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database Retrieved: 2026-02-12

NTSB Findings

FAA avdata. C = Cause, F = Factor.

  • C Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
  • C Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Student pilot - C

Verbatim from NTSB's published report. Source file NTSB_2011_WPR11CA219.txt. Findings + structured fields enriched from FAA avall.mdb. Full investigation docket on data.ntsb.gov ↗.

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