Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 25, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA554
Location
Lake Wales, FL
Event ID
20180914X40852
Coordinates
27.893888, -81.620552
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 hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BENDER LARRY
Address
1153 ANCHOR AVE
City
BEACHWOOD
State / Zip Code
NJ 08722-3306
Country
United States
Analysis
The solo student pilot in the weight-shift-control aircraft, reported that he remained in the pattern and was performing full stop landings. During landing he flared too late, and the aircraft struck the runway hard.
The aircraft sustained substantial to the center-frame bar and the left wing tubes.
The student reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the aircraft 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# GAA18CA554