Accident Details
Date
Friday, September 23, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA478
Location
Fresno, CA
Event ID
20111006X70630
Coordinates
36.732223, -119.820274
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
Year Built
2010
Model / ICAO
A-22 VALOR
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
A-22 VALOR
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HEAVENBOUND ENTERPRISES LLC
Address
8878 HARMONY CHURCH RD
City
JOHNSTOWN
State / Zip Code
OH 43031-9119
Country
United States
Analysis
The student pilot made several landings with his flight instructor on board. The instructor then exited the airplane, and signed the student pilot off for the first solo flight. Two landings were uneventful, but on the third landing, the airplane ballooned during the flare. The airplane then pitched over, and landed hard on the nose. Post accident examination determined that the firewall had buckled.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA478