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March 18, 2015 · Flight Design CTLS · N566FD
Mount Vernon, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 18, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mount Vernon, OH
Aircraft
Flight Design CTLS (2008)
Tail Number
N566FD
Operator
New Flyers Association
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA016
The solo student pilot was on a local flight to practice touch and go landings in a light sport airplane. During the second landing attempt, the airplane touched down hard on the runway and bounced. The airplane bounced again before the pilot initiated a go around. As the pilot added power, the airplane descended nose first into the runway. The postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed that the airplane sustained substantial damage to firewall and fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to the accident that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot was on a local flight to practice touch and go landings in a light sport airplane. During the second landing attempt, the airplane touched down hard on the runway and bounced. Then bounced again before the pilot initiated a go around. As the pilot added power, the airplane descended nose first into the runway, and the nose gear collapsed. The postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed that the airplane sustained substantial damage to firewall and fuselage. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to the accident that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 EDT
Nearest AirportKnox County (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length5498 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFlight Design CTLS
Tail NumberN566FD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNew Flyers Association
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 57 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 14 C
Altimeter30.30 inHg
Observation Time15:36
Weather SourceWFAC