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March 6, 2014 · Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 · N108WA

Cleveland, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 6, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cleveland, OH
Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 (2000)
Tail Number
N108WA
Operator
Premier Fligth Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA153

The solo student pilot reported that he was attempting to make a full stop landing. He attempted to land twice before, but bounced both landing attempts, and ultimately executed go-arounds each time. He reported that during the third attempted landing, he bounced the landing and attempted another go-around, but "could not recover." The airplane veered off the left side of the runway and impacted a distance marker, a stop sign, and a pile of rocks, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.

Full Narrative

The solo student pilot reported that he was attempting to make a full stop landing. He attempted to land twice before, but bounced both landing attempts, and ultimately executed go-arounds each time. He reported that during the third attempted landing, he bounced the landing and attempted another go-around, but "could not recover." The airplane veered off the left side of the runway and impacted a distance marker, a stop sign, and a pile of rocks, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 EST
Nearest AirportBurke Lakefront Airport (0nm N)
Runway6L
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20
Tail NumberN108WA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPremier Fligth Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-240 · Reciprocating · 130
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind40° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point27 C / 19 C
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time23:07
Weather SourceWFAC

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