N508TETECNAM P922020-08-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

TECNAM P92S/N: 1110

Summary

On August 28, 2020, a Tecnam P92 (N508TE) was involved in an incident near Charlottesville, VA. 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, bounced landing and a nose landing gear collapse.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA20CA304. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N508TE.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 28, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA20CA304
Location
Charlottesville, VA
Event ID
20200831X81753
Coordinates
38.139720, -78.452224
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, bounced landing and a nose landing gear collapse.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
TECNAM
Serial Number
1110
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2007
Model / ICAO
P92ECHO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
P92 ECHO SUPER

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MID ATLANTIC AIR VENTURES INC
Address
1426 WESTOVER GARDENS BLVD
City
RICHMOND
State / Zip Code
VA 23225-4137
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# ERA20CA304