Summary
On January 18, 2010, a Luscombe 8 (N2111K) was involved in an accident near Springfield, TN. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around after a bounced landing.
According to the certificated flight instructor (CFI), he and the student pilot flew earlier in the day in preparation for the student pilot's first solo flight. The CFI reported that the student "was doing very well at landing the airplane" and was having no problems maintaining directional control. At the time of the accident the student was completing his first solo flight. He had remained in the traffic pattern and on his first landing attempt he flared late and bounced "high." The student pilot attempted a go-around, but lost control of the airplane and collided with several aircraft hangars approximately 15 feet above ground level. The CFI reported the student pilot had no mechanical malfunctions prior to the accident.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA10CA117. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2111K.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around after a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
According to the certificated flight instructor (CFI), he and the student pilot flew earlier in the day in preparation for the student pilot's first solo flight. The CFI reported that the student "was doing very well at landing the airplane" and was having no problems maintaining directional control. At the time of the accident the student was completing his first solo flight. He had remained in the traffic pattern and on his first landing attempt he flared late and bounced "high." The student pilot attempted a go-around, but lost control of the airplane and collided with several aircraft hangars approximately 15 feet above ground level. The CFI reported the student pilot had no mechanical malfunctions prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA10CA117