Accident Details
Date
Thursday, July 9, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA20CA250
Location
Auburn, ME
Event ID
20200709X40852
Coordinates
44.048610, -70.283607
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 on the nosegear and nosegear collapse.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ELMENDORF AFB
Address
PO BOX 6292
City
ELMENDORF AFB
State / Zip Code
AK 99506-6292
Country
United States
Analysis
The solo student pilot reported that, during the landing flare, the airplane floated, and she believed that she intuitively released back pressure to get the airplane to land. Subsequently, the nose landing gear impacted the runway first and collapsed, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and firewall. The student pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane 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# ERA20CA250