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July 18, 2007 · Dta Sari Combo FC 912 · N599CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 18, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
San Luis Obispo, CA
Aircraft
Dta Sari Combo FC 912
Tail Number
N599CA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX07CA228
The airplane collided with the runway while practicing a touch-and-go landing. The flight instructor stated that just as the airplane was rounding out in the flare the airplane made a quick pitch down, which the instructor thought was due to a sudden power reduction by the student. The airplane nose gear impacted the runway and collapsed. The instructor stated that he felt the accident could have been avoided by maintaining steady partial power, maintaining a slight nose-up pitch attitude, and landing farther down the runway. The instructor and student pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the aircraft.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision.
Full Narrative
In a written report to the National Transportation Safety Board, the CFI stated that during an instructional flight, he and the student pilot were performing a touch-and-go landing at the time of the accident. The airplane started to roundout in the flare, with a slight climb, followed by a quick pitch down, which the CFI thought was due to a sudden power reduction by the student. The airplane nose gear impacted the runway and collapsed. The CFI stated he felt the accident could have been avoided by maintaining steady partial power, maintaining a slight nose up pitch attitude, and landing farther down the runway. The CFI and student pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the aircraft.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 PDT
Nearest AirportSan Luis Obispo County-Mc Ches (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length5300 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftDta Sari Combo FC 912
Tail NumberN599CA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912LL · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 44 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 57
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time17:30
Weather SourceWFAC