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May 5, 2012 · Evektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar PLUS · N919LA
Houston, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 5, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Houston, TX
Aircraft
Evektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar PLUS
Tail Number
N919LA
Operator
Higgins Aviation Group
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA281
The sport pilot said that the landing flare was normal until the airplane suddenly touched down sooner than he expected. The airplane then bounced several times, landing nose first. The nose gear buckled, and the airplane slid about 75 feet to the right edge of the runway. The pilot reported that the nose gear and the firewall were both damaged. He also reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane or engine.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Pitch control-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The sport pilot said the landing flare was normal until the airplane suddenly touched down sooner than he expected. The airplane then bounced several times, nose first. The nose gear buckled and the airplane slid about 75 feet to the right edge of the runway. The pilot reported that the nose gear and the firewall were both damaged. He also reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane or engine.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 CDT
Nearest AirportWest Houston (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length3900 ft
Runway Width15 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftEvektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar PLUS
Tail NumberN919LA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHiggins Aviation Group
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time17:00
Weather SourceWFAC