Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA143
Location
McKinney, TX
Event ID
20180227X82228
Coordinates
33.180278, -96.588607
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 approach and landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
K2 AVIATION LLC
Address
6635 S DAYTON ST STE 310 # 457
City
GREENWOOD VILLAGE
State / Zip Code
CO 80111-6156
Country
United States
Analysis
The student pilot reported that during the approach to land, the airplane was high, and as she descended the airspeed increased. She added that, during the touchdown, the airplane bounced three times and the nose landing gear collapsed.
The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident 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# GAA18CA143