N88ZTAIRBORNE XT9122020-06-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

AIRBORNE XT912S/N: XT-15

Summary

On June 07, 2020, a Airborne XT912 (N88ZT) was involved in an accident near Bristol, WI. 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 incorrect flight control input during the landing flare, which resulted in an impact with the ground.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN20CA217. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N88ZT.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 7, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA217
Location
Bristol, WI
Event ID
20200608X84533
Coordinates
42.518890, -88.025276
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's incorrect flight control input during the landing flare, which resulted in an impact with the ground.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIRBORNE
Serial Number
XT-15
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2003
Model / ICAO
XT912
Aircraft Type
Weight Shift Control
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
912 XT

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LEFFELMAN JOSEPH L
Address
428 N BECK RD
City
LINDENHURST
State / Zip Code
IL 60046-7409
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN20CA217