Pilot Debrief

MOLES KENNETH RANS S-19 near Independence, OR — 2024-06-25

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Date
2024-06-25
Location
Independence, OR, USA
Airport
7S5
Aircraft
MOLES KENNETH RANS S-19
Registration
N806GK
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.

NTSB narrative

The solo student pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane landed hard and bounced several times. As a result, the left wing impacted the runway, and the nose gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and the engine mount. The 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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