DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 20 near Cleveland, OH — 2014-03-06

Probable cause

The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The solo student pilot reported that he was attempting to make a full stop landing. He attempted to land twice before, but bounced both landing attempts, and ultimately executed go-arounds each time. He reported that during the third attempted landing, he bounced the landing and attempted another go-around, but "could not recover." The airplane veered off the left side of the runway and impacted a distance marker, a stop sign, and a pile of rocks, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings.

NTSB coding

• Abnormal runway contact · Landing-flare/touchdown

Evidence available

• Photos
• 4 docket documents

Docket documents4

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Photo 1 – View of Airplane Nosed-overphotos
• Photo 2 - View of Damage to Wingphotos
• Photo 3 – View of damage to the wingtipphotos

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