Accident Details
Date
Friday, April 17, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA058
Location
Tamuning
Event ID
20150504X14247
Coordinates
13.483888, 144.799163
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 failure to maintain pitch control, resulting in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
TREND VECTOR AVIATION INT
Address
17-3404 NEPTUNE AVE
City
BARRIGADA
State / Zip Code
GU 96913
Country
United States
Analysis
The student pilot reported that during the landing flare, he landed hard. He reported that he performed a go-around and then landed without further incident. A post flight inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall.
The operator reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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# GAA15CA058