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August 12, 2021 · Czech Sport Aircraft As Piper Sport NO Series · N643JK
Santa Monica, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 12, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Santa Monica, CA
Aircraft
Czech Sport Aircraft As Piper Sport NO Series (2010)
Tail Number
N643JK
Operator
Santa Monica Flyers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA317
The solo student pilot reported that, shortly after takeoff, about 250 ft above ground level (agl) she discovered that the cockpit canopy was unlocked. She notified the tower controller of the situation and requested to land. While on final approach the airplane was high, so she reduced power to glide to the runway. She attempted to level off on the glide path however the airplane continued to descend and impacted the runway in a nose down attitude. The lower fuselage and right wing were substantially damaged. The operator reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that, shortly after takeoff, about 250 ft above ground level (agl) she discovered that the cockpit canopy was unlocked. She notified the tower controller of the situation and requested to land. While on final approach the airplane was high, so she reduced power to glide to the runway. She attempted to level off on the glide path however the airplane continued to descend and impacted the runway in a nose down attitude. The lower fuselage and right wing were substantially damaged. The operator reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 PDT
Nearest AirportSanta Monica (0.2nm NNE)
Runway21
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCzech Sport Aircraft As Piper Sport NO Series
Tail NumberN643JK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSanta Monica Flyers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS SERIES · Reciprocating · 99
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 61 F
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time09:00
Weather SourcePILO