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August 25, 2018 · Airborne Edge X Classic · N4557C
Lake Wales, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 25, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lake Wales, FL
Aircraft
Airborne Edge X Classic (2009)
Tail Number
N4557C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA554
The solo student pilot in the weight-shift-control aircraft reported that he remained in the pattern and was performing full-stop landings. He flared the aircraft too late, and it struck the runway hard. The aircraft sustained substantial to the center-frame bar and the left wing tubes. The student reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the aircraft that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot in the weight-shift-control aircraft, reported that he remained in the pattern and was performing full stop landings. During landing he flared too late, and the aircraft struck the runway hard. The aircraft sustained substantial to the center-frame bar and the left wing tubes. The student reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the aircraft that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 EDT
Nearest AirportLake Wales Muni (0nm W)
Runway17
Runway Length3860 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAirborne Edge X Classic
Tail NumberN4557C
Aircraft CategoryWsft
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · None · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time11:30
Weather SourceWFAC