N979DSVULCANAIR V12022-07-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

VULCANAIR V1S/N: 1024

Summary

On July 22, 2022, a Vulcanair V1 (N979DS) was involved in an incident near Salisbury, MD. 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 flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA339. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N979DS.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 22, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA339
Location
Salisbury, MD
Event ID
20220727105590
Coordinates
38.340189, -75.509478
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 flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VULCANAIR
Serial Number
1024
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2019
Model / ICAO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
VULCANAIR V1.0

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY
Address
1200 N DUPONT HWY
City
DOVER
State / Zip Code
DE 19901-2202
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# ERA22LA339