Pilot Debrief

Robert R. Reiland Rans near Reidsville, NC — 2019-01-18

Final reportGAA19CA105
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Date
2019-01-18
Location
Reidsville, NC, USA
Airport
SIF
Aircraft
Robert R. Reiland Rans
Registration
N3075E
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper pitch control during a go-around, which resulted in a hard landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the light sport airplane reported that, during his third solo touch-and-go landing, the airplane "started rising" during the flare. He initiated a go-around and applied full power, but the airplane nosed forward and landed hard. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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