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July 13, 2012 · Czech Sport Aircraft As Piper Sport · N602PS
Sanford, ME
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 13, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Sanford, ME
Aircraft
Czech Sport Aircraft As Piper Sport
Tail Number
N602PS
Operator
Beverly Flight Center
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA461
According to the student pilot, his first two attempts to land resulted in bounced landings and he performed a go-around each time. On the third landing attempt, the airplane approached the runway at a shallower angle, bounced, and nose landing gear struck the ground, which caused it to collapse. A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the engine firewall. The investigation discovered no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the student pilot, his first two attempts to land resulted in bounced landings, and he performed a go-around each time. On the third landing attempt, the airplane approached the runway at a “shallower angle,” bounced, and impacted the nose landing gear which caused it to collapse. A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the engine firewall. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:20 EDT
Nearest AirportSanford Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length6300 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCzech Sport Aircraft As Piper Sport
Tail NumberN602PS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBeverly Flight Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC