B719BL

Substantial
None

BOEING A75N1 (PT-17)S/N: 75-2246

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 16, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14CA358
Location
Seattle, WA
Event ID
20140828X71330
Coordinates
47.527500, -122.300552
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
B719BL
Make
BOEING
Serial Number
75-2246
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Model / ICAO
A75N1 (PT-17)B752
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Analysis

The pilot had an uneventful departure on his first solo flight to remain in the traffic pattern. Shortly after, the pilot reported that he was having problems with the radio and communications with the tower controller. The pilot decided to land with a full stop to have the radio repaired. On the first landing attempt the airplane bounced and the pilot initiated a go-around. On the second landing attempt, the airplane floated down the runway and suddenly lost lift and bounced again. The pilot aborted the landing and applied power. The airplane subsequently veered left into the grass field between the runways and nosed over after colliding with a berm which resulted in substantial damage to the wing. At the time of the accident, the pilot reported a light tailwind. The pilot further reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR14CA358