Accident Details
Date
Saturday, April 8, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA211
Location
Vero Beach, FL
Event ID
20230428107163
Coordinates
27.632255, -80.527554
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 recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse and subsequent noseover. Contributing was the rough condition of the runway, as described by the pilot, and his decision to operate from it.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2016
Model / ICAO
LEGEND 600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
LEGEND 600
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ADRIANNA DELORENZO PA
Address
761 SW HILLSBORO CIR
City
PORT SAINT LUCIE
State / Zip Code
FL 34953-3340
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# ERA23LA211