FLIGHT DESIGN CTLS near Mount Vernon, OH — 2015-03-18

Probable cause

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.

NTSB narrative

The solo student pilot was on a local flight to practice touch and go landings in a light sport airplane. During the second landing attempt, the airplane touched down hard on the runway and bounced. The airplane bounced again before the pilot initiated a go around. As the pilot added power, the airplane descended nose first into the runway. The postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed that the airplane sustained substantial damage to firewall and fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to the accident that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.

NTSB coding

• Hard landing · Landing-flare/touchdown
• Experience / Qualifications

Evidence available

• Photos
• 6 docket documents

Docket documents6

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Photo 1 – Aft Side of Firewall Co-Pilot side (Courtesy of FAA)photos
• Photo 2 – Aft Side of Firewall Pilot Side (Courtesy of FAA)photos
• Photo 3 – Bottom Left Side of Fuselage (Courtesy of FAA)photos
• Photo 4 – Engine Lower Attach Point (Courtesy of FAA)photos
• Written Description of Damage in Pictures (Courtesy of FAA)photos

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