N926AF

Substantial
Minor

DIAMOND DA20S/N: C0183

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 14, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA300
Location
Olathe, KS
Event ID
20090518X93855
Coordinates
38.821945, -94.734443
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing, as well as his improper decision to continue the takeoff after striking the propeller on the runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DIAMOND
Serial Number
C0183
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2002
Model / ICAO
DA20DV20
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
DA20-C1

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KANSAS CITY AVIATION CENTER INC
Address
PO BOX 1850
City
OLATHE
State / Zip Code
KS 66063-1850
Country
United States

Analysis

During a planned touch and go landing, the student pilot flared too high and the airplane landed hard, bounced, and the propeller struck the runway. The student pilot executed a go-around. During the climbout, at approximately 250 feet agl, the engine lost power. The student pilot executed a straight ahead forced landing, during which the airplane's right wing and horizontal stabilizer were separated. The airplane subsequently nosed over coming to rest inverted in a tree line. The student pilot, who was trapped in the inverted airplane, was extracted 30 minutes later by emergency response crews. He sustained minor injuries. A serviceable propeller was later installed and the airplane's engine was test run for over 20 minutes, including several minutes at full power.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA300