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August 30, 2019 · Czech Sport Sportcruiser No Series · N117BF
Murrieta, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 30, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Murrieta, CA
Aircraft
Czech Sport Sportcruiser No Series (2017)
Tail Number
N117BF
Operator
Bountiful Flight
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA537
The solo student pilot reported that his second approach for landing was low and that, when he flared, the wheels contacted the runway, and the airplane bounced. The student did not want to stall the airplane, so he pitched the nose down to level it, but it bounced again, drifted left, exited the runway, landed hard, and the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount. The operator 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, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control and a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that his second approach for landing was low and when he flared, the wheels contacted the runway and the airplane bounced. The student pilot did not want to stall the airplane, so he pitched the nose down to level the airplane and the airplane bounced again, drifted and exited the runway to the left. Subsequently, the airplane landed hard and the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount. The airplane operator reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 PDT
Nearest AirportFrench Valley (0nm W)
Runway18
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCzech Sport Sportcruiser No Series
Tail NumberN117BF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBountiful Flight
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 ULS · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 61 F
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time13:58
Weather SourceWIT