Pilot Debrief

DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND GMBH DA 40 NG near Goodyear, AZ — 2017-09-02

Final reportGAA17CA516
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Date
2017-09-02
Location
Goodyear, AZ, USA
Airport
GYR
Aircraft
DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND GMBH DA 40 NG
Registration
N910XD
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

NTSB narrative

The solo student pilot reported that, during approach, he felt a "slight sink." He added that the main landing gears touched down, and the airplane began to porpoise. The student pilot added power to initiate a go-around, but the airplane veered left. The porpoising continued, so the pilot reduced the power to idle and attempted to use brakes to steer. The airplane exited the runway to the left and impacted a taxiway sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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