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September 2, 2017 · Diamond Aircraft Ind Gmbh DA 40 NG NO Series · N910XD
Goodyear, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 2, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Goodyear, AZ
Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Ind Gmbh DA 40 NG NO Series (2015)
Tail Number
N910XD
Operator
L3 Ctc Aviation Training
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA516
The solo student pilot reported that, during approach, he felt a "slight sink." He added that the main landing gears touched down, and the airplane began to porpoise. The student pilot added power to initiate a go-around, but the airplane veered left. The porpoising continued, so the pilot reduced the power to idle and attempted to use brakes to steer. The airplane exited the runway to the left and impacted a taxiway sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that, during approach, he felt a "slight sink". He added that the main landing gears touched down and the airplane began to porpoise. The student pilot added power to initiate a go-around, but the airplane veered left. The porpoising continued, so the pilot reduced power to idle and attempted to use brakes to steer. The airplane exited the runway to the left and impacted a taxiway sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:44 MST
Nearest AirportPhoenix Goodyear (1nm NE)
Runway21
Runway Length8500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDiamond Aircraft Ind Gmbh DA 40 NG NO Series
Tail NumberN910XD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorL3 Ctc Aviation Training
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsAustro · E4-A · Reciprocating · 165
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 23 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time16:47
Weather SourceWFAC