Probable cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
NTSB analysis
The solo student pilot in the weight-shift-control aircraft reported that, during the landing, the aircraft encountered a gust of wind and veered left. The pilot applied full left brake during an attempted go-around, however the aircraft exited the runway and collided with a ditch. The left wing struck the ground and sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the aircraft that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR21LA246 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 24, 2021
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Carson City, Nevada
- Nearest airport
- Carson City Airport (CXP)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Airborne Australia XT582
- N-number
- N8003K
- Category
- Weight-shift
- Year built
- 2006
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Instructional
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.