Nov 25, 2017
Accident
Substantial Willows, CA
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
A loss of engine power during takeoff due a coolant leak and the subsequent overheating of the engine, and the student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance inspection and the flight instructors delayed remedial action.
NTSB WPR18LA036