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September 19, 2024 · NTSB CEN24LA359 · PIPISTREL ITALIA S R L VIRUS SW (N202MM)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a nose down attitude and subsequent porpoised landing.

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NTSB Findings

  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained

Details

NTSB ReportCEN24LA359
AircraftPIPISTREL ITALIA S R L VIRUS SW
RegistrationN202MM
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location40.0394, -105.2261
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