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April 5, 2024 · Van S Aircraft RV-12IS · N245EM
Lake Elmo, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 5, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lake Elmo, MN
Aircraft
Van S Aircraft RV-12IS (2020)
Tail Number
N245EM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA149
The solo student pilot was landing the light-sport airplane on the runway when it bounced multiple times. The nose gear collapsed, the propeller struck the ground, and the airplane came to rest upright on the runway in a nose-down attitude. The student pilot was able to exit the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The student pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or the engine that would have precluded normal operation. The student pilot further reported that the accident could have been prevented by initiating a go-around after the first bounce but concluded that his reason for not initiating a go-around, was due to his lack of experience.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the nose gear collapsing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s lack of experience.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot was landing the light-sport airplane on the runway when it bounced multiple times. The nose gear collapsed, the propeller struck the ground, and the airplane came to rest upright on the runway in a nose-down attitude. The student pilot was able to exit the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The student pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or the engine that would have precluded normal operation. The student pilot further reported that the accident could have been prevented by initiating a go-around after the first bounce but concluded that his reason for not initiating a go-around, was due to his lack of experience.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:54 CDT
Nearest AirportLAKEELMO (0nm N)
Runway14/3
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftVan S Aircraft RV-12IS
Tail NumberN245EM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax Aircraft Engines · 912iS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 20 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 F / 28 F
Altimeter30.16 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC