Accident Details
Date
Sunday, March 6, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA16CA187
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Event ID
20160412X94741
Coordinates
33.619998, -111.913887
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The failure of the student pilot to maintain pitch control while landing, which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and runway excursion.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
CHRISTIANSEN AVIATION LLC
Address
2207 CONCORD PIKE # 1710
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19803-2908
Country
United States
Analysis
The solo student pilot reported that the airplane bounced after touched down, then veered off the runway to the left and came to a stop in gravel.
A postaccident exam revealed substantial damage to the firewall.
According to the student pilot there were no preimpact 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# GAA16CA187