CircumFlightN4557C Airborne Edge X Classic accident
NTSB GAA18CA554 · 2018-08-25 · Lake Wales, FL · near X07
Docket — crew, injuries and powerplant
Summary
The solo student pilot in the weight-shift-control aircraft reported that he remained in the pattern and was performing full-stop landings. He flared the aircraft too late, and it struck the runway hard. The aircraft sustained substantial to the center-frame bar and the left wing tubes. The student reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the aircraft that would have precluded normal operation.
Full narrative
The solo student pilot in the weight-shift-control aircraft, reported that he remained in the pattern and was performing full stop landings. During landing he flared too late, and the aircraft struck the runway hard.
The aircraft sustained substantial to the center-frame bar and the left wing tubes.
The student reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the aircraft that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable cause
The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident.
Circumstances
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather conditions
- Visual Meteorological Cond
- Light condition
- Day
- Sky condition
- NONE
- Ceiling (ft)
- 0
- Visibility (sm)
- 10
- Wind direction
- 0
- Temperature (F)
- 73
- Nearest airport
- Lake Wales Muni
- Distance from field
- 0.0
- Airport elevation
- 126
Aircraft
| Registration | Make | Model | Damage | FAR part |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N4557C | AIRBORNE | Edge X Classic | SUBS | 091 |
Sequence of events
| # | Occurrence | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landing Hard landing defining | Cruise |