Summary
On October 02, 2018, a Airborne Windsports Pty LTD Edge XT 912 (N20179) was involved in an accident near Frankston, TX. 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 pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the weight-shift-controlled aircraft landing crooked on a turf runway.
The pilot reported that, during landing, the weight-shifted controlled aircraft landed slightly "crooked", the steering bar "jerked a bit side to side," and the front wheel dug into the sod runway. Subsequently, the aircraft rolled right, onto its side.
The aircraft sustained substantial damage to its wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft that would have precluded normal operation.
This accident is documented in NTSB report GAA19CA002. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N20179.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the weight-shift-controlled aircraft landing crooked on a turf runway.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during landing, the weight-shifted controlled aircraft landed slightly "crooked", the steering bar "jerked a bit side to side," and the front wheel dug into the sod runway. Subsequently, the aircraft rolled right, onto its side.
The aircraft sustained substantial damage to its wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA19CA002