N314SLSILVERLIGHT AVIATION LLC DELTA JET-II2021-08-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

SILVERLIGHT AVIATION LLC DELTA JET-IIS/N: 0001

Summary

On August 10, 2021, a Silverlight Aviation LLC DELTA JET-II (N314SL) was involved in an accident near Mulberry, FL. 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 a bounced landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA325. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N314SL.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA325
Location
Mulberry, FL
Event ID
20210811103680
Coordinates
27.931049, -82.041565
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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SILVERLIGHT AVIATION LLC
Serial Number
0001
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2014
Model / ICAO
DELTA JET-IIAC4
Aircraft Type
Weight Shift Control
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
DELTA JET-II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MCLOCHLIN CHARLES D
Address
425 HILLSIDE AVE
City
LAKE PLACID
State / Zip Code
FL 33852-6972
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# ERA21LA325