Pilot Debrief

AVEKO SRO VL-3C-1 near NORTHAMPTON, MA — 2017-11-24

Final reportGAA18CA065
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Date
2017-11-24
Location
NORTHAMPTON, MA, USA
Airport
7B2
Aircraft
AVEKO SRO VL-3C-1
Registration
N876MB
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with approach lighting.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, during the landing flare the airplane was fast, and he tried to bleed off the airspeed by applying back pressure, but the airplane ballooned. Upon touchdown the airplane porpoised, after which, the airplane veered to the left and exited the left side of the runway. The airplane impacted the visual approach slope indicator lights that were located on the left side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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