N5507R

Substantial
None

AIRBORNE OUTBACKS/N: 582 944

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 25, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA423
Location
Denver, CO
Event ID
20100722X70742
Coordinates
39.785278, -104.543052
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 at touchdown.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIRBORNE
Serial Number
582 944
Engine Type
2-cycle
Year Built
2004
Model / ICAO
OUTBACKFK9
Aircraft Type
Weight Shift Control
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
OUTBACK

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
REITER FRED R
Address
16153 KRAMERIA CT
City
BRIGHTON
State / Zip Code
CO 80602-7973
Country
United States

Analysis

Following a cross-country flight in a weight-shift aircraft, the solo student pilot approached for landing at a controlled airport. During the landing flare the aircraft began to drift to the right and the student pilot elected to perform a go-around maneuver. However, after initiating full engine throttle the main landing gear impacted the runway about 30-45 degrees off from the runway’s centerline. The aircraft then veered off the runway and came to rest on its right side. An examination of the aircraft following the mishap revealed that the wing had sustained structural damage.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA423