N552MA

Substantial
None

DIAMOND DA20S/N: C0248

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 27, 2010
NTSB Number
ERA10CA196
Location
Chesapeake, VA
Event ID
20100331X82611
Coordinates
36.659442, -76.318885
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DIAMOND
Serial Number
C0248
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2003
Model / ICAO
DA20DV20
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
DA20-C1

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
OMCR AVIATION LLC
Address
3706 LAYTON ST
City
FREDERICKSBURG
State / Zip Code
VA 22408-8798
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated that the accident flight was his second flight in the airplane. During landing on runway 5, the airplane "touched down and then ballooned up." The pilot applied full power to execute a go-around, but the airplane "sank" and contacted the ground. The airplane's nose landing gear collapsed, and the engine firewall sustained substantial damage. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector, who examined the airplane after the accident, reported no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures. The reported weather at the accident airport, about the time of the accident, included winds from 070 degrees at 9 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA10CA196