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June 7, 2020 · Airborne XT912 · N88ZT
Bristol, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 7, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Bristol, WI
Aircraft
Airborne XT912 (2003)
Tail Number
N88ZT
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20CA217
The experienced fixed-wing pilot, who had 16 flight hours in weight-shift-control aircraft, stated he was conducting touch-and-go landings during his first solo flight in the weight-shift aircraft when a sink rate developed in the landing flare. He said negative inference occurred from his fixed wing experience and he pulled back on the control tube instead of pushing forward. The aircraft nosed into the runway, substantially damaging both wing spars. The pilot stated there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's incorrect flight control input during the landing flare, which resulted in an impact with the ground.
Full Narrative
The experienced fixed-wing pilot, who had 16 flight hours in weight-shift-control aircraft, stated he was conducting touch-and-go landings during his first solo flight in the weight-shift aircraft when a sink rate developed in the landing flare. He said negative inference occurred from his fixed wing experience and he pulled back on the control tube instead of pushing forward. The aircraft nosed into the runway, substantially damaging both wing spars. The pilot stated there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 CDT
Nearest AirportWINFIELD (0nm SSE)
Runway36
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAirborne XT912
Tail NumberN88ZT
Aircraft CategoryWsft
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 72 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind45° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Weather SourcePILO