Summary
On August 25, 2018, a Airborne Edge X Classic (N4557C) was involved in an incident near Lake Wales, FL. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA18CA554. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4557C.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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