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July 26, 2011 · NTSB CEN11CA519 · AERO SP Z O O AT-4 LSA (N1277K)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot was attempting to land when the airplane's descent rate increased resulting in a hard landing and a bounce. The airplane nosed over prior to the touchdown allowing the propeller to strike the runway and buckled and collapsed the nose landing gear. The airplane skidded to a stop. Substantial damage was sustained to the firewall. A postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies with the airplane. The pilot's failure to maintain proper approach speed and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.

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NTSB Findings

  • Personnel issues-Action/decision-Action-Incorrect action performance-Student pilot - C
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained - C

Details

NTSB ReportCEN11CA519
AircraftAERO SP Z O O AT-4 LSA
RegistrationN1277K
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location38.9458, -104.5697
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