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March 28, 2013 · Diamond DA 20-C1 · N986CT
Provo, UT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 28, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Provo, UT
Aircraft
Diamond DA 20-C1
Tail Number
N986CT
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13CA170
The student pilot reported that, while conducting his first solo landing of the day, he flared the airplane, and the main landing gear touched down smoothly then lifted off of the ground again because of excessive speed. About 15 feet above the ground, the student pilot elected to conduct a go-around and added full power. The airplane became unstable and yawed to the right, and the left wing started lowering toward the ground. Despite pilot control inputs, the left wingtip impacted the runway. The airplane landed hard and spun about 180 degrees before coming to rest. During the accident sequence, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and empennage. The student pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Airspeed-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that while conducting his first solo landing of the day, he flared the airplane, and the main landing gear touched down smoothly then lifted off of the ground again because of excessive speed. About 15 feet above the ground, the pilot elected to conduct a go around, and he added full power. The airplane became unstable and yawed to the right and the left wing started lowering towards the ground. Despite pilot control inputs, the left wingtip impacted the runway. The airplane landed hard and spun approximately 180 degrees before coming to a rest. During the accident sequence, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and empennage. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 MDT
Nearest AirportProvo Municipal Airport (1nm)
Runway13
Runway Length8599 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDiamond DA 20-C1
Tail NumberN986CT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinential Motors · O-200 Series · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 27 C
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC