Summary
On January 18, 2019, a Robert R. Reiland Rans (N3075E) was involved in an accident near Reidsville, NC. 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 pitch control during a go-around, which resulted in a hard landing.
The pilot of the light sport airplane reported that, during his 3rd solo touch and go landing, the airplane "started rising" during the flare. He initiated a go around and applied full power, but the airplane nosed forward and landed hard.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, fuselage and empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
This accident is documented in NTSB report GAA19CA105. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3075E.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper pitch control during a go-around, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot of the light sport airplane reported that, during his 3rd solo touch and go landing, the airplane "started rising" during the flare. He initiated a go around and applied full power, but the airplane nosed forward and landed hard.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, fuselage and empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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# GAA19CA105