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May 31, 2011 · Aero At Sp Zoo AT-4 LSA · N709PR

Concord, NH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 31, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Concord, NH
Aircraft
Aero At Sp Zoo AT-4 LSA
Tail Number
N709PR
Operator
Southern Maine Aviation
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA319

During landing of the student pilot's first solo cross country flight, the airplane bounced and began to drift to the left of the runway centerline. The student attempted unsuccessfully to correct the drift, and consequently performed a go-around. Images of the student pilot's go-around were captured by a security camera on the airport. Review of the captured images revealed that during the go-around, the airplane rolled and turned to the left, while simultaneously pitching up into a nose-high attitude. The airplane then pitched nose down while continuing to roll and turn left, before moving out of view of the security camera. A postaccident examination of the accident site revealed, that after moving out of view of the security camera, the airplane impacted the ground, 180 degrees off the runway heading, and nosed over. Examination of the airplane revealed that it had incurred substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and engine firewall. No preimpact malfunctions of the airplane or engine were discovered.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

During landing, the airplane which was being flown by a student pilot on his first solo cross country flight, bounced, and began to drift to the left of the centerline of the runway. The student attempted to correct but was unable to. He consequently performed a go-around. Images of the student pilot's go-around were captured by a security camera. Review of the captured images revealed that during the go-around, the airplane rolled and turned to the left, while simultaneously pitching up into a nose high attitude. The airplane then pitched nose down while continuing to roll and turn left, before moving out of view of the security camera. Post accident examination of the accident site by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed, that after moving out of view, the airplane impacted the ground, 180 degrees off the runway heading, and nosed over. Examination of the airplane revealed that it had incurred substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and engine firewall. No preimpact malfunctions of the airplane or engine were discovered.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 EDT
Nearest AirportConcord Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length6005 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAero At Sp Zoo AT-4 LSA
Tail NumberN709PR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSouthern Maine Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time22:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data