| Crash location | 28.706944°N, 81.581667°W |
| Nearest city | Apopka, FL
28.680553°N, 81.509517°W 4.7 miles away |
| Tail number | N194CT |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 25 Feb 2018 |
| Aircraft type | Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna Astore |
| Additional details: | None |
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.
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.