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December 11, 2012 · Liberty Aerospace XL-2 · N208AU
Lynchburg, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 11, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lynchburg, VA
Aircraft
Liberty Aerospace XL-2
Tail Number
N208AU
Operator
Averett University of Danville Va
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA092
The student pilot was returning from a solo cross-country flight, and, just before touchdown, she flared the airplane too high above the runway, and the airplane touched down hard. The student pilot applied full power to attempt a go-around; however, the airplane bounced, the nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane skidded down the runway eventually coming to rest. Postaccident examination revealed a large hole in the cockpit floor, located just aft of the left seat rudder pedals. The student pilot reported no preexisting mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
According to the student pilot, she was returning from a solo cross-country flight. Just prior to touchdown, she flared the airplane too high above the runway and the airplane touched down hard. The student pilot applied full power to attempt a go around; however, the airplane bounced, the nose landing gear collapsed and the airplane skidded down the runway eventually coming to rest. The student pilot reported no preexisting mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operations. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed the aircraft was substantially damaged with a large hole in the cockpit floor, located just aft of the left seat rudder pedals.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:18 EST
Nearest AirportLynchburg Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway04
Runway Length7100 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLiberty Aerospace XL-2
Tail NumberN208AU
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAverett University of Danville Va
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-240-B · Reciprocating · 125
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 19 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:54
Weather SourceWFAC