Accident Details
Date
Sunday, November 27, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA17CA120
Location
St. Louis, MO
Event ID
20170123X34257
Coordinates
38.721942, -90.508888
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 landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HUDAK SUSANNE MARIE
Address
12919 E MASSAI PT
City
GOLD CANYON
State / Zip Code
AZ 85118-2203
Country
United States
Analysis
The solo student pilot reported that during landing "the airplane bounced a couple times" and the propeller struck the runway. The student pilot further reported that he taxied to the ramp without further incident.
During a postaccident examination, substantial damage was found to the engine mounts and fuselage.
The student pilot did not report any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures 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# GAA17CA120