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July 22, 2022 · Vulcanair V1 0 · N979DS
Salisbury, MD
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 22, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Salisbury, MD
Aircraft
Vulcanair V1 0 (2019)
Tail Number
N979DS
Operator
Delaware State University
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA339
The student pilot reported that he was completing his first solo cross-country flight. At the destination airport, he performed one go-around because the airplane was too high. He performed a second go-around as the airplane was not aligned with the runway. During the third attempt, he flared too high. The airplane subsequently landed hard and bounced four times before coming to rest on the runway. The student pilot added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunction. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that it was substantially damaged due to two fractured engine mounts. Damage to the nosegear and propeller was also observed.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that he was completing his first solo cross-country flight. At the destination airport, he performed one go-around because the airplane was too high. He performed a second go-around as the airplane was not aligned with the runway. During the third attempt, he flared too high. The airplane subsequently landed hard and bounced four times before coming to rest on the runway. The student pilot added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunction. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that it was substantially damaged due to two fractured engine mounts. Damage to the nosegear and propeller was also observed.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 EDT
Nearest AirportSalisbury Regional Airport (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftVulcanair V1 0
Tail NumberN979DS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDelaware State University
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 17 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 11 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time15:54
Weather SourceWFAC