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October 6, 1999 · Zenair CH 2000 · N25ZA
St. Louis, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 6, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
St. Louis, MO
Aircraft
Zenair CH 2000
Tail Number
N25ZA
Operator
Creve Coeur Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI00LA005
The student pilot reported that the airplane bounced during a landing. The student stated he heard a 'thump' and he took off again, bringing the airplane around for an uneventful landing. The accident occurred on the student's third solo instructional flight. Winds reported 7 minutes prior to the accident, at the St. Louis Lambert International Airport, 9 miles east of the accident site were calm.
NTSB Probable Cause
the student pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor associated with the accident was the student's lack of total experience.
Full Narrative
On October 6, 1999, at 0900 central daylight time, a Zenair Ltd. CH 2000, N25ZA, operated by Creve Coeur Aviation experienced a hard landing on runway 16 at the Creve Coeur Airport, St. Louis, Missouri. The student pilot was not injured. The airplane received substantial damage to the firewall. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The 14 CFR Part 91 solo instructional flight originated at the Creve Coeur Airport, exact time unknown. The student pilot reported to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector that the airplane bounced during a landing. The student stated he heard a "thump" and he took off again, bringing the airplane around for an uneventful landing. The accident occurred on the student's third solo instructional flight. Winds reported 7 minutes prior to the accident, at the St. Louis Lambert International Airport, 9 miles east of the accident site were calm. Inspection of the airplane following the flight, revealed damage to the nose landing gear, propeller, and firewall.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 CDT
Nearest AirportCreve Coeur (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length2820 ft
Runway Width160 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftZenair CH 2000
Tail NumberN25ZA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCreve Coeur Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating · 116
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC