Accident Details
Date
Saturday, January 26, 2008
NTSB Number
MIA08CA068
Location
Westiminster, MD
Event ID
20080304X00258
Coordinates
39.570518, -77.000518
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot's improper flare.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ADVANCED AVIATION GROUP LLC
Address
330 AVIATION WAY
City
FREDERICK
State / Zip Code
MD 21701-4794
Country
United States
Analysis
The student pilot stated he was in left closed traffic for landing. He flared the airplane high, landed hard, and the airplane began to porpoise down the runway. The propeller collided with the runway and the firewall was buckled. This accident was reported late to the NTSB on February 29, 2008.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA08CA068