Evektor SportStar excursion during takeoff roll in Scottsdale

No fatalities • Scottsdale, AZ, United States

A student pilot lost directional control of an Evektor SportStar during takeoff, resulting in a wing strike with airport lighting.

What happened

On May 8, 2011, a Evektor-Aerotechnik AS SportStar, registration N636EV, was performing a takeoff roll at an airport in Scottsdale, Arizona. During the initial phase of the takeoff, the aircraft veered to the left of the runway. During this excursion, the left wing of the aircraft struck an airport light.

The weather conditions at the time were Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) with a visibility of 10 statute miles and winds from 130 degrees at 5 knots. There were no injuries resulting from the event.

Probable cause

The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the takeoff roll.

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedStudent pilot

Related events

Same aircraft

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 May 2011 EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK AS SPORTSTAR accident near Scottsdale, AZ?

A student pilot lost directional control of an Evektor SportStar during takeoff, resulting in a wing strike with airport lighting.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 May 2011 EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK AS SPORTSTAR accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 May 2011 involved a EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK AS SPORTSTAR, operated by N636EV LLC, at Scottsdale, AZ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the takeoff roll.

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