Summary
On May 07, 2018, a Zenair LTD CH 2000 (N699ZA) was involved in an accident near Naples, FL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
The solo student pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane bounced. She added that she was surprised and attempted to correct by getting back into ground effect, but the airplane bounced a second time. During the third bounce, the propeller struck the runway and the nose landing gear collapsed.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and engine mounts.
The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 280° at 13 knots. The airplane landed on runway 23.
This accident is documented in NTSB report GAA18CA261. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N699ZA.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The solo student pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane bounced. She added that she was surprised and attempted to correct by getting back into ground effect, but the airplane bounced a second time. During the third bounce, the propeller struck the runway and the nose landing gear collapsed.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and engine mounts.
The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 280° at 13 knots. The airplane landed on runway 23.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA18CA261